Project Description
Kirklees Highways commissioned Driven to deliver its accredited Carbon Literacy training, tailored specifically to highways professionals operating within a local authority context.
With increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions across infrastructure services, Kirklees recognised that achieving Net Zero targets requires more than policy commitments, it requires informed, empowered people making climate-conscious decisions every day.
The objective was to build carbon awareness, capability and confidence across highways teams, ensuring that operational, procurement and strategic decisions better reflect climate risk, whole-life carbon and organisational ambition.
Work Undertaken
Driven designed and delivered an accredited Minerals and Highways Carbon Literacy programme aligned to The Carbon Literacy Project standards.
The programme included:
- Climate science fundamentals translated into infrastructure context
- Carbon impacts of highways materials, maintenance and asset management
- Local authority climate commitments and service-level implications
- Interactive workshops encouraging reflection and discussion
- Development of individual and organisational carbon reduction pledges
- Structured evidence submission for formal Carbon Literacy certification
The sessions were highly participatory, creating space for open discussion, challenge and shared learning. Real-world highways scenarios were used to move the conversation from abstract climate theory to practical, role-specific application.
Participants completed personal and professional action pledges, reinforcing accountability and translating learning into behaviour change.
Benefits to the Client
Increased Confidence and Understanding – Participants described the sessions as thought-provoking and impactful, highlighting a clearer understanding of how their roles influence carbon outcomes.
Behavioural Shift – Colleagues recognised where they could make practical changes, from material choices and programme planning to operational efficiencies and supplier engagement.
Empowered Teams – The training helped staff feel that climate action is not solely a corporate responsibility, but something embedded in daily decisions.
Accredited Achievement – Participants successfully achieved Carbon Literacy certification, strengthening Kirklees’ organisational capability and evidencing commitment to climate leadership.
Cultural Impact – Feedback indicated that the sessions sparked wider conversations about sustainability across teams, a key step in embedding long-term change.
