Join the Race to Zero before 10th November 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I update my contact information?

Please email info@eauc.org.uk to notify us of any changes to personnel or contact details. 

How do I update the links to my institution's target dates, net zero action plan or annual carbon report? 

We ask signatories on an annual basis to review their information on the current signatories page and provide updated links to their action plan / annual carbon report / target dates as required. You will receive an email notifying you of this request. To align with upgrades to our website, the next reporting request will take place in late 2025 / early 2026. Signatories are also welcome to supply updated links at any time in the year - to do this please email info@eauc.org.uk

I want to run an event in my country - can you help?

Yes! We support universities, colleges and partners to run events in their own countries or regions. We can provide speakers from our partners and signatories. Please email info@eauc.org.uk to discuss your requirements.

Who is running this campaign?

This campaign is an official partner to the Race to Zero. It is run in partnership with EAUCSecond Nature and UN Environment Programme. EAUC - the alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education, are the secretariat. 

What information will you make public about my organisation? 

Once approved as a signatory of the campaign, your organisation will be added to our current signatories page. This page lists signatories target dates and links to their net zero action plan and annual progress reports. All signatories are also listed on the UN High Level Champions' public campaign database, alongside all 16,000 other members of the campaign - this information is updated on a quarterly basis. 

What type of education organisations are eligible to join Race to Zero for Universities and Colleges?

Education organisations working with learners aged 16 or over are eligible to join Race to Zero for Universities and Colleges. This includes:

- Universities

- Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET) centres - these institutions may be referred to using various names such as polytechnics, colleges or community colleges.

- Secondary School / High School / Sixth Form Colleges

- Adult education providers  

There are a range of other Race to Zero campaigns for other sectors, from healthcare to corporates - visit the Race to Zero website to find other partners. If you are unsure whether your institution meets the criteria of the campaign, please contact info@eauc.org.uk.