Sustainability brought to life for 2.5 million school children
Published: 08 April, 2011
2.5 million Children across Britain have become involved in EDF Energy’s vision for a more sustainable future through its Schools Programme ‘The Pod’, according to analysis carried out with external experts.
EDF Energy, the first sustainability partner of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, set an ambitious target of engaging 2.5 million young people in sustainability by 2012 in its ‘Sustainability Commitments’ - one of the biggest environmental and social programmes of any British energy company. This target was set in February 2008 and, according to the most recent figures, has now been reached ahead of schedule.
Children up and down the country have benefitted from EDF Energy’s the Pod since its launch in September 2008, with over 11,500 schools and colleges now involved in the programme. The Pod website, www.jointhepod.org, is an online resource for teachers, and a platform where they can share ideas and showcase school achievements.
The Pod is part of London 2012’s ‘Get Set’ education programme and EDF Energy hopes its engagement with young people in the lead up to the Games will contribute to powerful legacy of sustainability for London 2012.
