Carbon Accounting Fundamentals

This training course provides a clear, practical understanding of carbon accounting principles, equipping participants with the tools to measure, manage, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Covering Scope 1, Scope 2, and an introduction to Scope 3, the course demystifies key frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and introduces essential methodologies for calculating emissions across business operations.

Whether you're launching a sustainability programme, preparing for ESG disclosures, or simply seeking to understand your organisation’s climate impact, this course lays the groundwork for confident and credible carbon reporting.

Duration

3 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basics of carbon accounting and its role in climate strategy
• Define and differentiate Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions
• Apply the GHG Protocol to identify and categorise emissions sources
• Use emission factors and activity data to calculate carbon footprints
• Interpret carbon data for internal reporting and external disclosures
• Recognise the importance of carbon accounting in net-zero and ESG commitments

Who is it for?

• Sustainability and ESG professionals starting their carbon journey
• Environmental managers and compliance officers
• Corporate strategy and CSR teams
• Finance and risk professionals involved in climate-related disclosures
• Consultants and analysts supporting climate reporting
• Anyone curious about carbon accounting and its business relevance

Materials

This course is case-study driven to help students have exposure to real world examples. Students will get access to electronic materials online for reference during and after the course. It is required to have webcam and microphone available and on during the course.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for professionals with experience in auditing practices that are interested in learning more about carbon reporting.