Carbon Management: Greenhouse gas footprinting and accounting
Course run by True North Sustainabilty
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.
Successful learners will be able to:
- 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.
This course takes place over one day at £225 per person. Successful candidates will receive a Professional Certificate of Achievement.
To book, please contact Anna-Lisa Mills at:
al.mills@truenorthsustainability.co.uk
