Learn the fundamental principles of Carbon Accounting in 1 hour
Carbon accounting is important to your business for a number of reasons. No longer just a ‘nice-to-have,’ accounting for greenhouse gas emissions is an increasing industry-standard requirement for many businesses. Businesses that are leading the way in fighting the adverse effects of climate change have a few things in common. One fundamental element they have in common is their use of carbon accounting tools to make better decisions concerning their carbon strategy while steering them away from choices that have a lesser potential impact on achieving their carbon reduction goals. Corporations are increasingly turning to carbon accounting and internal carbon pricing, with new research from the CDP revealing nearly half the world's largest companies have internal carbon fees. As corporations strive to become carbon neutral while accurately reporting on their carbon reduction efforts, what exactly is carbon accounting, and why should your business care about it? In this course, we cover the fundamentals of carbon accounting and why it’s important to you. - Carbon accounting not only provides the insight needed to quantify and measure your company’s carbon emissions but it also assists you in making informed decisions when it comes to your carbon and mitigation strategies. - What is the total amount of carbon being emitted? - What part of the business or value chain is responsible for these emissions? - Where do the most significant carbon reduction opportunities exist within your various business units and value chain? What will you learn? - The key concepts and fundamentals of carbon accounting. We cover the fundamental topics split into sessions between 4 and 7 minutes. - The birth of Carbon Accounting - The basic principles of carbon accounting - Official inventories: the territory-based approach - Carbon Offsets - Voluntary inventories: the "footprint" approach - Monetary inventories: what IS the cost of a ton of CO2? Why take this course? - You will learn the fundamentals of carbon accounting. - You will be able to speak about Carbon accounting with confidence. - You will understand the different terminology and definitions - You will learn from an experienced sustainability consultant and educator It's short, effective, and practical - It's been developed from the ground up with a focus on quality. How will this help you? - You will prepare yourself and your organisation for a transition to net zero - You will go prepared for a job that requires knowledge of sustainability. - You will feel more confident about carbon accounting and how to apply it.
Sustainability / Decarbonisation / Project Management
Decarbonization, Sustainability, ESG, Green and Healthy Buildings. Understanding these concepts is essential for businesses as it addresses the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also presents opportunities for innovation and cost savings while positioning companies as socially and environmentally responsible. A common misunderstanding in sustainability is that it is only about being "green" or environmentally focused, when in fact it also includes social and economic factors. Additionally, many believe that sustainability only applies to certain industries, when it should be integrated into all aspects of business operations. In my professional career, I have helped many companies to make progress towards their Sustainability goals. I have worked with global companies as L'Oreal, Mastercard, Petronas, Osram, Novartis, Grand Hyatt, Hard Rock Hotel, Westin Hotel to help to get their building certified under LEED. I also worked with Financial Institutions to provide roadmaps on how they can decarbonise globally. With 15 years of experience, I am have become a subject matter expert on this topic with all the credentials you would expect (LEED AP, WELL AP, FITWEL Ambassador, RESET AP) I have seen first hand that many successful and intelligent people still have a lack in understanding of the key concepts surrounding decarbonisation, Sustainability, ESG and Green Buildings. . This can lead to inadequate action to reduce them, resulting in continued harm to the environment and potential long-term consequences. It also hinders the ability of businesses and governments to make informed decisions to transition towards a sustainable future. I am passionate to help you become a person that is educated in one of todays defining topics. All of my courses are focused on Sustainability, Green Buildings, and Decarbonisation and will directly help you to become knowledgable.
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