About this course
Every organisation has an environmental footprint, and most of it comes from everyday decisions about energy, travel, materials and waste. This short course helps staff understand and reduce it.
It covers key environmental issues, the main UK legal duties, the waste hierarchy and duty of care, and simple actions that cut emissions and cost at the same time.
What learners cover
- The main environmental issues affecting UK organisations
- Key legal duties, including waste duty of care
- The waste hierarchy and how to apply it at work
- Energy, water, travel and resource efficiency in practice
- How environmental management systems and reporting work
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
Why it matters
Climate change, pollution, resource use and the business case for acting.
- Section 2
The legal picture
Environmental legislation, permits, duty of care and the consequences of getting it wrong.
- Section 3
Waste and resources
The waste hierarchy, segregation, hazardous waste and reducing single-use materials.
- Section 4
Everyday actions
Energy and water use, travel choices, procurement and how teams track improvement.
Who it is for
All employees, and particularly staff involved in operations, facilities, procurement or sustainability reporting.
Entry requirements: No prior knowledge is needed. The course is written in plain English and suitable for all staff.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 45 mins, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course ends with a multiple-choice assessment taken online. Learners who do not pass first time can retake it.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates download straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: Most employers refresh this training every 12 months, or sooner if the law, roles or workplace risks change.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.