SELCAN Sustainability Stars is a training and awards scheme that supports businesses to reduce their impact on the environment, become more efficient, and improve their green credentials.  The scheme provides free and subsidised training and accreditation opportunities for businesses in the South and East Lincolnshire region and awards the achievements of local businesses working towards their sustainability goals.  

Delivery of this scheme is supported by PECT and the South & East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership Grants4Growth Team.

Available Courses & Accreditation

• ISEP Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce (1 day) – 19th March 2026.

• ISEP Pathways to Net Zero (2 day) – 26th & 31st March 2026

• INVESTORS IN THE ENVIRONMENT (IIE) Membership for small and medium enterprises - Ongoing Accreditation from £550 (with 50% subsidy)

• STICKERBOOK LICENSE – free 

For course availability or booking please email:  heather.prescott@e-lindsey.gov.uk.
Additional training dates are planned for the New Year and will be advertised in due course.  

FREE CARBON LITERACY TRAINING FOR BUSINESSES – Date TBC

The South East Lincolnshire Climate Action Network (SELCAN) is inviting members of the local business community to attend a Carbon Literacy training day. This is designed to help participants learn more about how understanding and reducing carbon emissions can lead to sustainable business growth.

Delegates will also have the option to undertake a short exercise after the training to achieve their formal Carbon Literacy certification from the Carbon Literacy Project.

The training session will take place at The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, LN9 6PH from 9.15am to 4pm and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note lunch is not provided but tea, coffee and biscuits will be available throughout the day.

INVESTORS IN THE ENVIRONMENT (IIE) Membership for small and medium enterprises

Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a national environmental accreditation scheme designed to help organisations save time and money, reduce their impact on the environment, and get recognition for their progress. It is an accessible and proven route to help organisations get started on their sustainability journey and keep going.

iiE accreditation makes sustainability simple and achievable for small and medium-sized businesses. Helping you track your resource use, create action plans, engage staff, and build your green credentials — all in a way that fits around your business priorities.

Using tools and templates from PECT, along with expert support and encouragement, we can help you to define your goals and put into practice the necessary steps to achieve them.

STICKERBOOK LICENSES

Stickerbook is designed to make learning about sustainability easy and enjoyable. When you log on, you’ll find a fresh and intuitive interactive learning platform where you can:

• Collect stickers by completing short microlearning sessions on key sustainability topics.

• Watch engaging videos that simplify complex concepts in just a few minutes.

• Test your knowledge with quick interactive activities.

• Track your progress and see how your learning journey is evolving.

• Compete and collaborate with colleagues through leaderboards and team challenges.

This approach helps embed sustainability into everyday decision-making, allowing employees to learn at their own pace and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.