Quantitative Carbon Accounting – Mar 2025 Online
20th – 21st March 2025
09:00 am – 3:30 pm (GMT+4) Gulf Standard Time
01:00 pm – 7:30 pm (GMT+8) Singapore/Malaysia Time
Course Overview
The measurement and reporting of the carbon footprint of organizations is an important starting point for combatting the impact of climate change. The assessment and measurement of GHG emissions is becoming a standard requirement for business as the carbon footprint of an organizations will become an important prerequisite for a sustainable business and to obtain finance.
Course Facilitator:
Prof. Hentie Van Wyk
Program Director Accounts-University of free State(South Africa)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will:
- Understanding the importance of accounting greenhouse gas emissions
- Comprehending the frameworks governing the measurement and reporting of GHG emissions
- Identifying direct and indirect emissions through the value chain
- Measuring and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions
- Executing verification and setting emission targets
Training Methodology
Face to face presentations supported by interactive group discussions, short video, illustration and practical examples
| Day-01 | Day-02 |
|---|---|
| Overview and background The carbon cycle and risk associated Why account for carbon or greenhouse gases ?What is carbon/greenhouse gas accounting ?Important terminology Is carbon accounting an exact science? The purpose of corporate greenhouse gas assessment Means of enforcing Greenhouse Gas Accounting Existing guidance for greenhouse gas accounting The ISO 14064 standards for GHG accounting and verification Necessity of a common standard for greenhouse principles Reporting requirements by countries The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) The seven greenhouse gases Objectives of the GHG Protocol Benefits of a common standard Greenhouse gas reporting principles Importance of a GHG inventory Practical examples | Determining organizational boundaries Determining operational boundaries The value chain Scope 1: Direct emissions Scope 2: Emissions from purchased electricity Scope 3: Indirect emissions Accounting and reporting on the three scopes Measurement and calculation of emissions Measuring emissions over time and consistency Managing quality inventory Accounting for reductions of emissions Accounting for emissions reductions Reporting on greenhouse gas emissions Verification of emissions Data collection Uncertainty Assessing risk Preparing for verification Principles of GHG verification Assessing controls Executing verification Setting an emissions target Practical examples |