Online and Remote Learning

Climate change has become an issue of critical importance to business as regulations continue to emerge and stakeholders demand increasing levels of information related to environmental performance. Many companies are seeking to manage their exposure to climate risks and realize the growing opportunities through developing a carbon management strategy. A large focus of this activity is to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with discrete projects. This course covers the principles and process for realizing GHG emission reductions through specific focused projects. The course is structured around the ISO 14064 standard, which specifies the processes of quantification and reporting of GHG emissions. The diversity of quantification methodologies across several industries is examined. The course focuses on GHG emission reductions but includes aspects of organizational reporting and independent verification of a GHG statements use standardized terminology common in GHG accounting and reporting. establish an appropriate baseline (pre-project) condition and articulate the concepts of additionality, leakage and permanence. apply concepts of GHG life-cycle accounting calculate GHG emissions including selecting appropriate quantification methodologies and emission factors. apply emission quantification methodologies for several industrial sectors using generally accepted references. design GHG project quality management process. understand the independent verification process and how it is applied in GHG programs.