Greener Workplaces Toolkit
A new toolkit for workplace climate action called The Green Workplaces Toolkit has been published by the TUC to address the climate emergency, future-proof jobs, and negotiate greener and fairer workplaces.
Incredibly detailed and full of good info it’s a whopping 174 pages long. A thorough contents page can help you navigate to the sections required for your own specific workplace. Plus there is a fantastic 15 minute ‘online course’ addressing ‘How to start talking about climate in every workplace’ – something anyone concerned about the climate could benefit from.
Whilst the toolkit focuses on how unions can organise workplace campaigns and negotiate with employers to create more sustainable workplaces, adaptions can be made for the circumstances of freelancers and the self-employed.
The aim of the handbook is to provide case studies, ideas, information, inspiration and tools for impactful workplace and community action to take place across all sectors.
There is a section for ‘anchor institutions’ (local authorities, universities etc.) as well as sections on travel, buildings and planning for future skills needs. Templates are provided throughout to make things easier e.g. a transport review, and a survey for greener workplaces.
Posted on 25 June 2025