Impact report from the Supply Chain Sustainability School
On 17 June 2025, it was reported that thousands of UK companies are using sustainability skills to cut carbon and win business through free training and support from the Supply Chain Sustainability School:
- 50,855 learners from 7,677 companies trained in 2024/25 – an 18% year-on-year increase
- 62% of companies now actively reducing carbon emissions; 40% attribute this to the School
- 51% of companies say the School helped them win new business
- Training rated “good” or “excellent” by 95% of members
In the past year, 7,677 companies engaged with the School’s free training and tools, with 50,855 learners upskilled – an 18% increase in individuals and 4% growth in company participation compared to the previous year.
Critically, this learning is turning into action:
- 62% of companies are now actively working to reduce carbon emissions,
- 40% credit the School for supporting their progress,
- And 51% say it helped them win new business – demonstrating that sustainability is not only a compliance issue but a competitive advantage.
Backed by over 220 industry Partners, the School supports companies of all sizes in building the skills needed to meet regulatory demands, respond to client expectations, and accelerate decarbonisation.
“This report proves that skills drive action,” said Hilary Hurrey, Head of the Supply Chain Sustainability School. “UK businesses are not only learning about sustainability – they’re using that knowledge to reduce emissions and grow their operations. The School is proud to be a catalyst for that change.”
The platform’s training continues to receive strong feedback, with 95% of members rating it as good or excellent, and a further 22 new Partners joining in the last year – bringing the total to 223 and deepening its reach across the built environment. Click on the image below to download the full report.
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