Positive Planet Bronze Accreditation Awarded for Sustainability Efforts

Forest School has proudly received the Positive Planet Bronze accreditation, a significant recognition of its efforts in sustainability and carbon reduction. This accolade highlights the School’s dedication to creating a more sustainable future for its community and the planet.

To achieve the Bronze certification under the Sustainable Organisation Accreditation Programme, Forest School met comprehensive standards, including:

  • Measuring full Scope 1, full Scope 2, and full upstream Scope 3 emissions.
  • Developing a comprehensive Carbon Reduction Plan.
  • Committing to a 5% reduction in annual emissions.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to improving data quality each year.

In addition to this achievement, Forest is already progressing towards Silver Accreditation by:

  • Committing to achieve Net Zero, in line with guidance from relevant authorities.
  • Preparing to launch a Supply Chain Engagement Programme this year.
  • Actively engaging with stakeholders, including parents and pupils, to foster collaboration on sustainability efforts.

Recent activities include:

  • Replacing more fluorescent lighting with LEDs/sensors in the dining hall, resulting in a 75% reduction in energy usage.
  • Building an array of planters to create a green screen, improving air quality and increasing biodiversity.

This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the Forest School community to integrate sustainability into its core values.