Carbon management (Greenhouse gas footprinting and accounting)

Carbon footprinting and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting is a complex topic where knowledge and understanding is continuing to expand. Many organisations are placing more focus on the need to address their use of energy and the impact of climate change.

Anyone wishing to learn about climate risk and ways to measure, monitor, report and reduce their contribution to it (on a personal or organisational level). Typical attendees include facilities managers, environmental managers, sustainability managers, owners and directors.

There are no formal entry requirements.  Candidates should possess a good command of written and spoken English

This course will provide an introduction to climate change, GHGs, carbon and energy management.

The aim is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to identify, quantify and account for GHG emissions in your organisation (the carbon footprint) and plan action to reduce.

• Understand the science of climate change.
• Understand drivers for action on climate risk including international policy and local legislation
• Identify associated risks and opportunities as relevant to their organisation and supply chain
• Plan how to act in order to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities
• Understand how to measure GHG emissions and calculate the carbon footprint of your organisation
• Appreciate the different GHG measurement methodologies, protocols and standards and how
• they could be applied (includes a focus on the GHG Protocol)
• Manage your organisation’s emissions by accounting for them
• Develop plans for reducing emissions following the GHG Management Hierarchy
• Explain the pros and cons of offsets
• Access tools and additional resources to support further action if desired

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