Driving digital sustainability

About

The workshop aims to equip participants with practical tools and strategies to reduce their institution's environmental footprint while identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Through a mix of interactive presentations and collaborative group activities, attendees will gain concrete actions to integrate into their sustainability plans, ensuring their digital activities benefit both the environment and their institution's bottom line.

The programme is divided into two parts: the first covers key concepts and evaluates the impact of various digital sustainability initiatives; the second focuses on prioritising and tailoring these initiatives to the specific needs of each organisation.

This 2-hour workshop is delivered live online. Face to face in-house sessions for institutions can be arranged upon request.

Objectives

• Equip participants with practical strategies to reduce environmental impact and
• operational costs.
• Identify and prioritise sustainability interventions suited to each institution.
• Foster a community of practice for ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Who should attend

Ideal participants include IT Managers, Sustainability Professionals, Senior Leaders, and teams in Further Education and Higher Education sectors who are responsible for digital strategy and sustainability initiatives. The workshop is particularly relevant for those seeking practical, high-impact solutions to integrate sustainable practices within their operations.

Maximum group size 20.

What we cover

This 2 hour live online workshop will cover:  

• Understanding Digital Sustainability: What it is, why it matters, and its impact on institutions and the wider world.
• Mapping Your Digital Footprint: Identifying areas of high environmental impact and opportunities for improvement.
• Strategies for Sustainable Change: Practical methods for reducing carbon emissions in digital operations.
• Tools and Frameworks: Explore tools and methodologies to support sustainability initiatives.

Training outcomes

By the end of the session participants will be able to:

• Be able to assess and reduce the environmental impact of their digital practices.
• Develop a tailored action plan to drive sustainability initiatives in their organisation.
• Understand key tools and frameworks for monitoring and maintaining digital sustainability.
• Build confidence in advocating for and implementing sustainable digital strategies.