At Great Chart Primary School we strive to help our pupils learn about the world and that what they do to care for the earth and its inhabitants really matters. Great Chart Primary School has a respectful ethos. It cares about the energy and water it consumes, the waste it produces, the food it serves, the traffic it attracts and the difficulties faced by people living in its community and in other parts of the world. 

 We value the environment, both natural and that shaped by humanity, as the centre of life and a source of wonder and inspiration. On the basis of these values, we accept our responsibility to maintain a sustainable environment for future generations and aim to: 

• Ensure every pupil and member of staff can participate in making Great Chart Primary an eco friendly and sustainable community. 
• Develop children’s awareness, understanding and respect for the environments they live in and secure their commitment to sustainable development at a personal, national and global level. 
• Enable children to be positive citizens in society. 
• Ensure pupils can learn about and decide on the priorities for our school. 

We will monitor, measure and reduce the environmental impact of the following areas:

1. Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency- 

• Energy
• Food
• Waste
• Procurement
• Transport

2. Climate Adaptation and Resilience

• Water
• Adaptation and Resilience

3. Climate Education, Green Skills and Careers

• Culture
• Curriculum
• Green Skills and Careers

Please view our Climate Action Plan