Energy Academy
Level 3: Leadership & Strategy/Setting Up an Energy Policy
Level 312 lessons · 105 min

Setting Up an Energy Policy

Draft a policy with teeth — scope, commitments, responsibilities and the link to strategy and targets.

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01Policy Design & Structure

  1. ▶Purpose & Scope of Energy PolicyWhat a policy is (commitments, not tactics); scope (operations, supply chain, product).10 min
  2. ▶Policy Pillars (Efficiency, Renewable, Governance)Three core pillars: operational efficiency, renewable energy, governance/targets.10 min
  3. ▶Policy Language & ToneClear, actionable, ambitious but credible; avoiding waffle; linking to strategy.10 min
  4. ▶Design CheckQuiz on policy structure and language.5 min

02Policy Content & Commitments

  1. ▶Targets, Timelines & AccountabilityQuantified targets (% reduction by 2030); ownership (CFO, ops, procurement).10 min
  2. ▶Roles & ResponsibilitiesWho reports to whom; who approves investment; who drives culture.10 min
  3. ▶Supply Chain & Procurement LinksSupplier expectations; carbon contracts; sustainable procurement policy.10 min
  4. ▶Content CheckQuiz on targets, responsibilities, and supply chain.5 min

03Policy Adoption & Communication

  1. ▶Getting Board ApprovalFraming for executives; risk (climate, regulatory, reputational); benefits.10 min
  2. ▶Policy Launch & Cascading to EmployeesCommunications strategy; training; embedding in job descriptions.10 min
  3. ▶Policy Review & RenewalAnnual review; updating targets; responding to new regulation or tech.10 min
  4. ▶Adoption CheckQuiz on board engagement and policy communication.5 min