Over the next 10 years, Ireland has committed to reducing its carbon emissions by 50% with a broader aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Wicklow, as the Garden of Ireland, has for ambition to become a strong eco-friendly destination and through this section, help the tourism trade to start or grow their journey towards sustainability.
TRAINING, SUPPORT AND CERTIFICATION:
- 50 SHADES GREENER
Free Online Training, action based learning with the objective to reducing Carbon Emissions. This course is probably more suitable to large organisations such as hotels, restaurants or big attractions. Fifty Shades Greener assists and educates people on how to effectively change their own behaviour around their use of energy & water and production of waste. We teach vital skills that allow people to measure, manage and reduce their use of utilities and actively achieve a lower carbon footprint lifestyle or workplace environment.
More info at: https://www.kwetbmarinehouse.ie/50-shades-greener - LEO GREEN FOR MICRO
Green for Micro offers a two days of mentoring with a specialist Green Consultant. Avail of advice and technical support covering topics such as resource efficiency, understanding your carbon footprint and implementing an environmental management system. Find out what steps to take to reduce costs and lower your greenhouse gas emissions.
More info at https://www.localenterprise.ie/Wicklow/Financial-Supports/Green-for-Micro/ - SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL IRELAND
Sustainable Travel Ireland is the only Irish certification body with criteria recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). They can offer you Training a product that has the advantage of being both globally aligned and designed for the Irish tourism industry.
More info at https://www.sustainabletravelireland.ie/
