The Carbon Data
Sprint Challenge
Join the sprint towards a sustainable future
Are you ready to turn sustainability aspirations into real action?
In just four weeks, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge you need to gather your business’s carbon emissions data, so you can measure your carbon footprint and use it to make meaningful changes that will benefit both your business and the planet.
Why join the Carbon Data Sprint challenge?
As more businesses acknowledge the need for more sustainable practices, taking impactful action has never been more important. Our Carbon Data Sprint challenge is designed to help you take that next step – gathering hard-to-find carbon emissions data – with real, actionable results after four weeks, no matter your starting point.
In just four weeks, you’ll:
Understand the value of an accurate carbon footprint for a thriving business
Discover how to gather or enhance key emissions data using easy-to-follow templates
Learn how to use this data to calculate your footprint
Gain insight into how your results can help you to make meaningful changes right away!
But why do I need to gather my carbon emissions data?
As the saying goes, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Once you’ve gathered your data and entered it into a footprint calculation tool, your resulting carbon footprint acts as a clear, actionable starting point for setting meaningful sustainability goals. This means you’ll be able to set targets and create an actionable plan to reduce your footprint – empowering your business to make a positive impact over the course of 2025 and beyond.
In short, this isn’t just about measuring your carbon emissions; it’s about getting you to a point where you can use that data to make smarter decisions and build a greener and more resilient future for your business.
Ready to get started?
With expert support and practical resources, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
How does it work?
We’ve designed the FREE four-week Carbon Data Sprint challenge to guide you step-by-step through gathering the right data.
You’ll get the following straight into your inbox each week:
- Short, manageable videos (2-4 mins) to guide you through the process
- Actionable homework to apply what you’ve learned and start gathering data
- Clear, simple templates to help collate and organise your data
- Weekly reminders to keep you on track and motivated
As a result, by the end of the challenge, you’ll have everything you need to calculate your carbonfootprint using our Carbon Footprint Calculation Tool.
So, whether you’re new to sustainability or looking to refine your existing efforts, we’ve got you covered.
The best part? It’ll only take a 1-2 hours a week – perfect for busy professionals.
When does it start?
The challenge kicks off on Monday 17th February, but you can sign up and start preparing today!
What does it include?
To see a week-by-week breakdown of the Carbon Data Sprint challenge, click on the headings below.
Week 1
Understanding the data you need
Content unlocked on Week 1
What you’ll cover:
- What is a carbon footprint and why do you need one?
- Why collecting accurate data is the first essential step for calculating or improving your carbon footprint
- The key data points you’ll need: energy, travel, office operations, and more
- How to get started using our easy-to-follow data collection templates
- Optional advanced lesson: Diving into compliance requirements and when you should move from assumptions to primary data
Week 2
Gathering office data
Content unlocked on Week 2
What you’ll cover:
- Collecting your office data: gas, electricity, water, waste, etc..
- Where to find this data and how to make reasonable assumptions when necessary
- Using our templates to help organise and simplify the process
- Optional advanced lesson: How to engage with landlords and how using renewables affects data
Week 3
Gathering people data
Content unlocked on Week 3
What you’ll cover:
- Collecting data on business travel, commuting, and homeworking
- Tips for finding and tracking hard-to-get data
- How to use simple surveys and make assumptions using our tools when data is unavailable
- Optional advanced lesson: How to use staff surveys, and digging deeper into business travel data
Week 4
Final footprint data
Content unlocked on Week 4
What you’ll cover:
- Gathering data on purchases, couriers, transportation, and more
- Simple ways to collate and organise this information
- An introduction to carbon footprint calculation tools
- Bonus content: What’s next? How you can maintain momentum and use your results for meaningful impact
PLUS – Get exclusive access to FREE sustainability resources
In addition to the weekly challenge content, you’ll have access to these helpful tools and materials:
- Our easy-to-use, downloadable data collection templates
- Case studies and best practices so you can learn from other businesses like yours
- A supportive Consciam Community – stay connected via LinkedIn, share progress and get ongoing support from others going through the challenge at the same time
Start your sustainability journey today
Sign up now to take part in the Carbon Data Sprint challenge and start making a positive impact on your business and the planet.