Digital Sustainability Fundamentals
Understand. Measure. Reduce. Lead.
Every digital action has an environmental impact.
From emails and cloud storage to websites, video streaming, AI tools, and data centres, the digital systems we rely on every day consume energy, generate emissions, and place increasing demands on global infrastructure.
Digital Sustainability Fundamentals is a practical, accessible course designed to help individuals and organisations understand the environmental impact of digital activity and, crucially, what can be done to reduce it.
Why Digital Sustainability Matters
Digital services are now core infrastructure for modern economies, yet their environmental footprint is often invisible.
- Digital activity contributes significantly to global emissions
- Data growth, cloud computing, AI and streaming are accelerating energy demand
- Many organisations underestimate or overlook their digital carbon footprint
- Regulation, stakeholder scrutiny, and ESG expectations are increasing
Digital sustainability is no longer optional. It is a business, environmental, and ethical responsibility.
This course helps learners understand the scale of the challenge and how small, practical changes can create meaningful impact.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for a wide range of roles and sectors, including:
- Professionals looking to improve their sustainability knowledge
- Digital, marketing, communications and IT teams
- Sustainability, ESG and Net Zero leads
- Public and third-sector staff
- Managers and decision-makers responsible for digital services
- Anyone who uses digital tools and wants to reduce their environmental impact
No technical background is required. The course is designed to be accessible to non-specialists, while still providing meaningful insight for experienced professionals.
Learning Format
The course is designed to be flexible, engaging, and practical, making it suitable for busy professionals.
- Short, focused video lessons
- Supporting reading and resources
- Knowledge checks to reinforce learning
- Reflective activities to apply learning in real-world contexts
Learners can complete the course at their own pace, with lifetime access to materials.
What the Course Covers
The course provides a structured introduction to digital sustainability, including:
Understanding Digital Sustainability
- What digital sustainability means in practice
- How digital activity contributes to carbon emissions
- The relationship between digital systems, energy use, and climate change
Digital Carbon Footprints
- Where digital emissions come from
- Devices, networks, data storage, cloud services, websites and applications
- Direct and indirect impacts across the digital lifecycle
Measuring and Assessing Impact
- Understanding digital emissions at an individual and organisational level
- Introduction to digital carbon measurement tools
- Identifying high-impact digital behaviours and systems
Reducing Digital Emissions
- Practical actions individuals can take immediately
- Organisational strategies to reduce digital waste and inefficiency
- Optimising data, storage, media, and digital services
Governance, Risk and Responsibility
- Greenwashing risks and how to avoid them
- Transparency, reporting and credible Net Zero claims
- The role of Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR)
From Insight to Action
- Embedding digital sustainability into everyday decision-making
- Engaging colleagues and stakeholders
- Building momentum for wider sustainability goals
What You’ll Gain
By completing this course, learners will:
- Understand how digital activity contributes to carbon emissions
- Recognise where digital waste and inefficiency occur
- Gain practical actions to reduce digital environmental impact
- Build confidence discussing digital sustainability internally and externally
- Strengthen professional credibility in sustainability-focused roles
Learners leave with both knowledge and agency able to influence change at an individual, team, or organisational level.
Certification and CPD
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20 CPD Credits awarded upon completion
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Certificate of Completion provided
This course supports ongoing professional development and demonstrates a clear commitment to sustainability literacy and responsible digital practice.
Course Fee
£150 (plus VAT) per person
This includes:
- Full access to all course materials
- 12 months access to learning content
- CPD certification and digital certificate
Group and partner pricing available on request.
Start Your Digital Sustainability Journey
Digital sustainability is not about doing everything at once, it’s about doing better, starting now.
This course gives you the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to begin reducing digital emissions and supporting a more sustainable digital future.
Enrol now and take the next step towards responsible digital practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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