BARNSLEY College has become the first organisation in the world to receive a prestigious award for climate education.

Representatives from the Carbon Literacy Project officially presented the Gold Carbon Literate Educator award - in recognition of the college’s efforts that have seen more than 1,000 students and 500 staff certified as ‘carbon literate’ - recently.

They are the first organisation in the world to be recognised in this way.

David Akeroyd, CEO and principal at the college, said: “We’re proud to be the first organisation in the world to receive this award - and even prouder of the community of staff and students who have made it possible.

“Over recent years, carbon literacy has become deeply rooted in our culture.

“Sustainability is no longer seen as the job of a single department - it’s something everyone understands, takes responsibility for, and deeply engages with.

“It’s transformed how our staff teach and how our students think - giving them the confidence, knowledge and tools to create change within their own lives and communities.

“From our vintage retail and teaching space, Reloved Boutique, to our construction department’s push into green skills and renewable energy, the results of that mindset shift are visible all around our campuses.”