Free course! Introduction Net Zero – Friday 27 February
As part of the NHS North East London Integrated Care System environmental sustainability and net zero journey, we are offering all staff a continuing professional development (CPD) course on Introduction to Net Zero. This is a concise environmental awareness session aimed at non-environmental specialists, delivered by teams from Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), Barts Health NHS Trust, NELFT and NHS North East London.
The Introduction to Net Zero course is designed by the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP) to give clear, consistent guidance on best practice in response to the climate crisis1. It provides a baseline and operational overview of environmental sustainability as it affects specific industries and work areas.
The sessions are delivered online via MS Teams, on the following dates:
Friday 27th February, 09:30 to 11:45am
Tutors: Waseem Ishaq (Sustainability and Carbon Manager, BHRUT) and Samuel Wood (Sustainability and Net Zero Manager, Barts Health).
Trainers delivering this course are accredited by ISEP, have recent relevant experience in the environmental/sustainability sector and demonstrate technical competence in this area.
Key Features of the Course
- Open to All: This course is suited for all job roles and sectors and has no formal entry requirements.
- Concise Format: A focused session designed for those looking to gain baseline knowledge on net zero.
- Materials: Learners receive structured Learner Workbooks and a presentation.
- Assessment: This course is non-assessed.
- Certification: ISEP certificate is provided to learners who successfully complete the course.
On successful completion of this course, learners will be familiar with:
- What Net Zero Means: Understanding terms like ‘net zero’, ‘carbon neutral’, carbon footprints, and greenhouse gases.
- The Urgency: The underlying climate science driving the agenda and the consensus on limiting warming to 1.5 degrees.
- The Business Case: The international and UK policy context, and the business and environmental benefits of net zero.
- Communication: How to communicate a robust net zero claim, understanding “Green claims,” and how to avoid greenwash.
Click here to access the full course specification.
Registration & Further Information
Please gain permission from your line manager to complete this course. To book your place please sign up here. You can also put your name on the waiting list for future training sessions.
If you have any problems with the e-form, please email the team with your date of choice on bhrut.sustainability@nhs.net
Last chance to book a place: 25 February 2026 (Course Capacity: 25 Delegates)