The South West College Climate Action Campaign is a multifaceted initiative designed to integrate sustainability into every aspect of the college’s operations. Central to this campaign is the creation of a comprehensive Net Zero Action Plan and a Sustainability Action Plan, which guide the college’s strategic efforts toward reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental stewardship. Key elements of the campaign include the integration of climate stripes into the Ladies GAA jerseys, symbolizing the college’s commitment to climate awareness and the promotion of girls’ participation in sports. The campaign also delivered free Carbon Literacy training to all staff and students, fostering a college-wide culture of sustainability. Further initiatives include biodiversity enhancement through campus-wide planting projects, supported by the Special Educational Needs (SEN) department, and urban gardening promotion with wildflower seed giveaways. The college also established a baseline for energy usage and carbon emissions to track progress toward net-zero goals, alongside the promotion of electric vehicles with free EV charging stations. This campaign showcases South West College’s dedication to sustainability, with impacts reaching students, staff, and the broader community, making it a model for integrating climate action into educational institutions.

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