Sustainability Governors
Make a difference and help support the climate within schools by ensuring your board has a sustainability governor.
What is a sustainability governor
A Sustainability Governor fulfils the typical role of a school governor while focusing on sustainability initiatives. Their key responsibilities include:
- Integrating sustainability into strategy: They ensure sustainability is embedded in the school’s strategic vision and policies, aligning with broader environmental goals.
- Collaborating on the Climate Action Plan: With a deadline of 2025 for Climate Action Plans, schools need help to align their goals with sustainability benchmarks. Sustainability Governors work closely with stakeholders to develop or monitor the school’s Climate Action Plan, ensuring actionable progress.
- Evaluating and reporting progress: They assess the school’s engagement with the Climate Action Plan and provide feedback to the governing board on improvements and outcomes.
Why do we need Sustainability Governors
Sustainability Governors play an incredibly important, strategic role on school governing boards. They:
- Provide critical expertise for climate action: Many schools lack the expertise and resources needed to develop effective sustainability strategies. Sustainability Governors fill this gap, ensuring schools meet their climate goals with informed guidance.
- Empower future generations: Sustainability Governors help shape education by preparing students for careers in the green economy. Their leadership ensures schools address both current climate challenges and future opportunities.
- Foster collaboration and best practices: If their employer is part of the Sustainability Governor Network, sustainability governors can access a platform to share best practices, solve challenges, and collaborate with peers and experts. This support ensures consistent progress toward sustainability.
Read the full Sustainability Governor Role Description here.
Looking for a Sustainability Governor?
Interested in finding a sustainability governor for your school? Register your vacancy with our Enhanced Recruitment Service and request the expertise of a Sustainability Governor on the form.
Become a corporate partner
Partnering with the Sustainability Governor Network positions your organisation as a leader in sustainability, while simultaneously empowering schools to tackle the climate emergency.