Overview

Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting Course

Learning Objectives

By the end of this 2-day Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain climate change fundamentals and the role of organizational GHG accounting in addressing climate risks and opportunities.
2. Understand key GHG accounting standards and frameworks, including the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and their alignment with ESG and regulatory requirements.
3. Define organizational and operational boundaries for GHG inventories using equity share and control approaches.
4. Identify and classify Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions relevant to their organization.
5. Collect, validate, and manage activity data required for accurate GHG emissions calculations.
6. Apply basic GHG calculation methodologies, including emission factors, global warming potentials (GWPs), and data quality considerations.
7. Recognize common challenges, errors, and uncertainties in GHG accounting and how to address them.
8. Develop a basic organizational GHG inventory using structured templates and practical examples.
9. Interpret and communicate GHG results for internal decision-making and external reporting.
10. Understand assurance, verification, and reporting requirements to support transparency and credibility.
11. Identify opportunities for emissions reduction based on GHG inventory insights.
12. Prepare an action plan to initiate or improve GHG accounting practices within their organization.