We have collected data to calculate Drake's current carbon footprint, so we have a carbon baseline. We will take actions to reduce carbon emissions and become more energy efficient. 

Green Schools Programme

In March 2024, Green Schools Programme helped us calculate our carbon footprint. Eco Council explored our carbon footprint- this is the total carbon emissions produced by the school. They calculated the annual carbon emissions made by electricity and gas usage in tonnes CO₂e. We learnt that gas and electricity are measured in kilowatt hours - they had to convert from kWh to CO₂e (kg) and then into tonnes of CO₂e. They also added up the carbon emissions produced by different items the school purchases- a brilliant real life application of maths!

Let's Go Zero Carbon Footprint

In October 2024, we had some visitors in school from Let's Go Zero and National Education Nature Park to help us gather data and calculate the school's carbon footprint. Now we have a baseline, we can plan ways to reduce the school's carbon footprint. By cutting emissions, we can slow climate change and protect the planet for future generations.

• Drake_Carbon_Report_12_11_24.pdf

Decarbonisation is calculating and taking actions to reduce carbon emissions, such as becoming more energy efficient.

• Cut Your Carbon Introduction.pdf
• Cut your carbon.pdf