Historic England: Programme of Carbon Reduction Training and Decarbonisation Resources

This news was originally published on our old website in February 2026. Updated in September 2026.

Historic England has a massive programme of Carbon Literacy training (external link) (opens in new tab), so here's an overview of all the ways you can learn more! Their work includes workshops, webinars, and a whole host of decarbonisation resources on their website. The programme is centred on Carbon Reduction: an organisation’s ability and motivation to reduce carbon emissions.

Want to know more about carbon reduction? Read Historic England’s online resources! (external link) (opens in new tab)

Watch Decarbonisation previous recordings, as well as new topics when they come out.

Topics include ‘Understanding your building - surveys and assessments’, and ‘developing your organisation’s Decarbonisation Plan’, with recordings, transcripts and key takeaways all available for free on the Historic England website. (external link) (opens in new tab)

Their wider webinar recordings also include crucial information for carbon reduction such as: their limited series on 'Sector to Net Zero', and many of the Technical Tuesday webinars like 'Architectural Measures to Reduce Overheating'. Explore and see what might help you! (external link) (opens in new tab)

Masses of guidance, factsheets and resources are now available to help cultural and heritage organisations develop their tailored Decarbonisation Plans for their heritage buildings. Developed by architects Haworth Tompkins, this project has been co-funded by Arts Council England and Historic England. Access these fantastic resources on their website. (external link) (opens in new tab)

Historic England also run specific detailed workshops on top of this, for Heritage carbon literacy, how to measure a carbon footprint, and how to write a carbon reduction plan.

Workshops run throughout the year, so have a look to see what's available at the moment!

Currently there are two courses open for sign up:

Join the 1000+ heritage professionals who are already certified 'Carbon Literate' and helping to lower our carbon emissions.

Find out more and book now (external link) (opens in new tab).