Climate Action Plan

As a thriving Trust serving 28 schools and nearly 5,000 pupils, the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT) recognises our responsibility to be good stewards of God's creation and prepare our pupils for a changing world. This Climate Action Plan represents our commitment to embedding sustainability throughout our Trust's operations and educational approach, aligned with both the Department for Education's mandate that all education settings have a climate action plan by 2025 and the Church of England's commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the next few years.

Our Trust values of LOVE, HOPE, and JOY guide this plan as we strive to go "beyond expectations for all of God's children" in caring for our common home. We recognise that addressing climate change is not only a practical necessity but also a moral and spiritual imperative that reflects our Christian ethos and commitment to intergenerational justice.

This plan provides a clear framework for action across four key areas: decarbonisation, adaptation and resilience, biodiversity improvement, and climate education. By implementing this plan, we aim to reduce our environmental impact, enhance our educational offerings, and contribute positively to the communities we serve.

THIS IS A SHARED AND COLLABORATIVE TRUSTWIDE PLAN THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED BY ALL OUR SCHOOLS IN DECEMBER 2025.  SCHOOLS WILL DEVELOP APPENDIX A, WHICH IS A NUANCED VERSION OF THE PLAN WITH THEIR KEY SCHOOL PRIORITIES, DURING SPRING 2026.

Key Targets:

1. Net Zero Carbon 2030 target
2. All schools to achieve Green Flag eco-school status by 2027
3. Integration of climate and sustainability into curriculum across all schools
4. Appointment of sustainability leads and green teams in every school
5. Implementation of detailed energy efficiency and renewable energy programmes
6. Development of climate-resilient school infrastructure
7. Enhancement of biodiversity across all school grounds
8. Training and development for staff in climate education
9. Engagement of the wider community in our sustainability journey