Programme Overview
Training Description
Who should attend
This course is designed for professionals involved in sustainability, environmental management, and corporate responsibility, including:
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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Finance Directors
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Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) directors
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Corporate controllers, finance managers, and senior accountants managing sustainability data
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Internal and external auditors reviewing carbon inventories and ESG disclosures
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Supply chain directors, procurement heads, and operations managers tracking Scope 3 emissions
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Corporate risk management professionals and Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
Session Objectives
- Understand the principles and methodologies of carbon accounting.
- Accurately measure and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3).
- Apply relevant standards and frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14064).
- Develop and implement carbon reduction strategies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of carbon offset projects.
- Navigate carbon reporting requirements and regulations.
- Analyze carbon data and identify areas for improvement.
About the Course
As global markets increasingly tie financial performance to environmental accountability, tracking and reducing greenhouse gas emissions has shifted from an operational afterthought to a core business imperative. The Driving Sustainable Business Practices: Carbon Accounting and Management training course equips finance, accounting, and sustainability professionals with the rigorous methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and analytical tools required to accurately measure, manage, and report organizational carbon footprints.
Attendees will master foundational greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards—including the GHG Protocol—across Scope 1, Scope 2, and complex Scope 3 emissions. Participants will learn how to collect reliable emissions data, implement internal controls for carbon metrics, evaluate decarbonization pathways, and integrate carbon costs into financial planning and capital allocation decisions. By seamlessly bridging financial accounting with environmental management, this program empowers leaders to meet strict regulatory compliance mandates, satisfy investor demands for transparent ESG reporting, and drive measurable value through sustainable operations.
Curriculum & Topics
9 Topics | 5 Days
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