Research and analysis
The carbon footprint of a GCSE
Research into the carbon emissions of a single student taking a GCSE in English language.
Applies to England
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The research calculated the carbon emissions of a single student sitting the 2 exams comprising the English language GCSE and found that the emissions were 5.6kg CO₂e or carbon dioxide equivalent.
The research found good practice among exam boards, and an appetite to collaborate to further reduce the carbon impact of qualifications.
Published 12 December 2023