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Environmental Awareness Training
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
- Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
- Certified by CPD
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate duration 1.5 hours
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
- No time limits
Our online Environmental Awareness Training helps employees understand how everyday workplace activities affect the environment and how to reduce their impact.
The course covers climate change, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste and litter, alongside international and UK environmental action. Learners explore practical ways to save resources and support a more sustainable workplace.
RoSPA-assured and CPD-certified, this environmental awareness course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and includes a downloadable certificate on successful completion.
What is Environmental Awareness?
Environmental awareness is about understanding the impact our actions have on the environment and taking steps to reduce this impact. By understanding how our behaviours influence the environment, we can make informed decisions and changes that contribute to sustainability and the health of our planet. For more information on what environmental awareness is and the positive impact it can bring to your business, read our article The benefits of raising environmental awareness.
Who is Environmental Awareness training for?
This course is suitable for employees, managers and supervisors who want to understand their environmental impact at work. It is particularly useful for organisations introducing environmental awareness training through staff induction or refresher programmes.
Learners explore how everyday decisions about energy, water and waste can help reduce resource use and support their organisation’s environmental objectives.
RoSPA-assured and CPD-certified training
Our Environmental Awareness Course has been assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
The training course also complies with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.


What will you learn from this Environmental Awareness course?
At the end of the course you will be able to:
- Describe the role of greenhouse gases in climate change.
- Outline some consequences and solutions to climate change.
- Identify international and UK government actions related to the environment.
- Describe the importance of energy efficiency for businesses.
- List several energy efficiency measures.
- Outline the problem of water stress.
- List several water saving techniques.
- Describe the environmental damage caused by waste and litter.
Environmental Awareness training – Example course pages
Explore example pages from our online Environmental Awareness Training. The course combines clear explanations, images, interactive questions and professional audio narration to make learning engaging and easy to follow.
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What does the Environmental Awareness training cover?
Our Environmental Awareness course covers five topics:
1 – Climate change
This topic explains the causes of climate change and its effects on the environment. It covers how greenhouse gases influence the climate, how human activities increase their concentrations and how the carbon cycle works.
2 – International and UK government action
This topic explores how governments and organisations respond to climate change. It introduces the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), COP conferences and net zero. It also explains carbon neutrality, carbon offsetting and carbon credits, alongside relevant UK environmental legislation and taxes.
3 – Energy efficiency
This topic describes how employees and organisations can improve energy efficiency at work. It highlights the benefits of reducing energy consumption and practical ways to save energy through lighting, heating, hot water and IT equipment.
4 – Water
This topic outlines the importance of conserving water and the challenges of water scarcity and waste. It covers practical water-saving measures that can reduce business costs and environmental impact, alongside business responsibilities for managing wastewater.
5 – Waste and litter
This topic explains how waste and litter damage the environment, including the harmful effects of cigarette butts. It covers business responsibilities for managing waste and how the waste hierarchy helps organisations prioritise waste prevention, reuse and recycling.
How is the Environmental Awareness course assessed?
The course assessment consists of 15 questions selected from question banks. Questions can vary between attempts, helping learners test and reinforce their knowledge during both initial and refresher training.
Environmental Awareness training certificate

On successful completion of the course, you can immediately download your Environmental Awareness training certificate. It includes the RoSPA and CPD logos and provides evidence of completed training.
How long is this Environmental Awareness training certificate valid for?
Your certificate has no expiry date. We recommend refreshing your training every 12 months to reinforce your knowledge and maintain environmental awareness at work.
Your certificate includes a recommended renewal date to help you plan refresher training.
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Why is Environmental Awareness Training Important?
Environmental awareness training helps employees make informed decisions about energy, water and waste. These everyday actions can reduce environmental impact, lower operating costs and support a culture of sustainability.
Training also helps staff understand the environmental responsibilities relevant to their work. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 includes duties for managing business waste responsibly, while the Climate Change Act 2008, as amended, sets the UK’s legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Certain businesses also have energy and carbon reporting obligations under regulations made under the Companies Act 2006. Understanding these issues helps employees support their organisation’s environmental policies and improvement goals.
Environmental Awareness training FAQs
Environmental awareness helps managers and business owners identify ways to reduce energy use, conserve water and minimise waste. These improvements can lower operating costs and support environmental goals.
Taking meaningful action can also strengthen staff engagement and build trust with customers. Understanding the organisation’s environmental impact helps managers make informed decisions, recognise relevant responsibilities and reduce the risk of environmental harm and reputational damage.
Employers can promote environmental awareness through staff training, clear guidance and practical initiatives. Encourage employees to save energy and water, reduce waste and use recycling facilities correctly.
Appoint environmental champions to gather suggestions and help put improvements into practice. Activities such as workplace clean-ups, team challenges and talks from local environmental organisations can also encourage involvement.
Set achievable goals and share progress regularly so employees can see how their actions contribute to the organisation’s environmental objectives.
Employees can help by switching off lights and equipment when not needed, reducing waste and avoiding unnecessary printing. Where practical, walking, cycling, car sharing or using public transport can also reduce emissions from commuting.
Staff can suggest wider improvements, such as more efficient equipment, better insulation, renewable energy and ways to reuse materials. Reporting energy waste and following workplace environmental procedures also supports progress.
Employees and managers can achieve more by working together to identify improvements and track results.
Yes. You can purchase Environmental Awareness Training for your team, with bulk discounts available when you buy 10 or more licences.
Each learner receives an individual login and can complete the course at their own pace. An administrator account lets you add learners, allocate training, monitor progress, send reminders and download certificates.
Unused licences do not expire, so you can purchase training in advance and allocate it when needed. Contact us for a quote tailored to your team’s requirements.
Yes. If you do not pass, you can review the course content and retake the assessment. Questions may vary between attempts, helping you check your understanding and reinforce your knowledge before earning your certificate.
Yes. The course is entirely online, so you can fit your training around work and other commitments. Your progress is saved at the end of each topic, allowing you to take breaks and return later.
The course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete, but there is no time limit, so you can learn at a pace that suits you.
Related workplace training courses
Build on your environmental awareness training with courses that help staff manage chemical hazards, respond to spills and assess workplace risks.
- Spill Kit Training: Chemicals & Oils – Learn how to respond safely to spills and help prevent pollution.
- COSHH Awareness Training – Understand hazardous substances and how to control exposure.
- Risk Assessment Training – Learn how to identify hazards, assess risks and choose suitable controls.
Explore our full range of online training courses to find more training for your team.
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£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
Discounts Available For Bulk Purchases
| No. of total licenses | % saving |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | - |
| 10 - 19 | 10% |
| 20 - 49 | 20% |
| 50 - 99 | 25% |
| 100 - 199 | 30% |
| 200 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 999 | 50% |
| 1000 + | 60% |




