Understanding Sustainability and Net Zero in Business - Level 2 Award
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
3 Days
Start & End Date
11 September 2026
25 September 2026
Days
Fri
Location
Online
Climate change and sustainability are now central to how modern businesses operate. This accredited course gives learners a clear introduction to climate change, environmental impacts, Net Zero, and the steps organisations can take to reduce emissions and adopt more sustainable practices.
The course helps learners understand the key environmental concepts influencing UK businesses, from carbon footprints to legislation and green opportunities. It also explores how staff can contribute to sustainability goals through everyday actions. The qualification has been developed to support workforce development across all sectors.
This course is suitable for:
Learning outcomes include:
1. Climate change and its effects
2. Key environmental concepts and targets
3. How businesses affect and reduce environmental impact
4. Opportunities from sustainability
Assessment involves building a short portfolio of evidence during the delivery sessions.
Learners who complete the portfolio to the required standard will receive the SIAS Level 2 Award in Understanding Sustainability and Net Zero in Business.
Learners can progress to:
There are no formal entry requirements, though learners should have a basic understanding of English and mathematics.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £135 | £89 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
Climate change and sustainability are now central to how modern businesses operate. This accredited course gives learners a clear introduction to climate change, environmental impacts, Net Zero, and the steps organisations can take to reduce emissions and adopt more sustainable practices.
The course helps learners understand the key environmental concepts influencing UK businesses, from carbon footprints to legislation and green opportunities. It also explores how staff can contribute to sustainability goals through everyday actions. The qualification has been developed to support workforce development across all sectors.
This course is suitable for:
Assessment involves building a short portfolio of evidence during the delivery sessions.
Learners who complete the portfolio to the required standard will receive the SIAS Level 2 Award in Understanding Sustainability and Net Zero in Business.
Learning outcomes include:
1. Climate change and its effects
2. Key environmental concepts and targets
3. How businesses affect and reduce environmental impact
4. Opportunities from sustainability
Learners can progress to:
There are no formal entry requirements, though learners should have a basic understanding of English and mathematics.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £135 | £89 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk