Certified Masterclass in Carbon Accounting: Scope 1 & 2 (Capstone Project Included)

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Certified Masterclass in Carbon Accounting: Scope 1 & 2 (Capstone Project Included)

Gain the professional skills to calculate, report, and verify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with confidence.
This hands-on masterclass is designed for sustainability professionals, consultants, and learners who want to Master real-world carbon accounting using global frameworks and methodologies.

Through step-by-step lessons, case studies, and a Capstone Project, you’ll learn how to build a complete corporate GHG inventory, perform accurate Scope 1 and 2 calculations, and communicate results that drive climate action.

What You’ll Learn

MODULE 1: Foundations of Greenhouse Gas Accounting:

  • Understand the science of climate change and greenhouse gases (GHGs)

  • Explore major frameworks like GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and CDP

  • Learn how companies develop a Corporate GHG Inventory

  • Discover why GHG accounting is essential for sustainable business decisions

MODULE 2: Scope 1 Emissions Accounting (Direct Emissions):

  • Define and categorize Scope 1 direct emissions

  • Learn methods for collecting activity data and identifying emission sources

  • Apply emission factors and standard calculation formulas

  • Practice real-world examples through case studies and calculation exercises

MODULE 3: Scope 2 Emissions Accounting (Indirect Energy Emissions):

  • Understand the concept of Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity and heat

  • Learn data collection and metering techniques for energy consumption

  • Master both location-based and market-based calculation approaches

  • Apply learning through case studies and hands-on exercises

MODULE 4: Reporting, Verification & Tools:

  • Learn how to compile your organization’s GHG inventory

  • Understand verification and assurance processes

  • Get introduced to GHG accounting tools and software used by professionals

MODULE 5: Advanced Applications & Practical Implementation:

  • Develop a GHG reduction and management plan

  • Learn how to interpret, present, and communicate emission results

  • Identify common mistakes and best practices in corporate GHG reporting

Capstone Project:

Apply your complete learning by building a real GHG inventory and calculating Scope 1 & 2 emissions for a sample company.
This project will help you gain practical experience, demonstrate your skills, and add a verified project to your sustainability portfolio.

Who Should Enroll:

  • Sustainability & ESG professionals

  • Students and beginners in ESG, Climate or Environment studies

  • Corporate professionals managing sustainability reports

  • Consultants and auditors seeking practical GHG accounting skills

Key Benefits:

  • Step-by-step learning with real data examples

  • Hands-on Capstone Project for career-ready experience

  • Industry-relevant knowledge aligned with GHG Protocol & ISO 14064

  • Certificate of completion

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What Will You Learn?

  • 1. Understand the science of climate change and the foundations of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting.
  • 2. Learn to identify, calculate, and report Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) emissions accurately.
  • 3. Gain hands-on experience in compiling GHG inventories using globally recognized standards such as the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064.
  • 4. Explore tools and techniques for verification, reporting, and visualization.
  • 5. Develop strategies for emission reduction, renewable energy integration, and data-driven sustainability planning.
  • 6. Build the expertise required for professional certification and consulting in sustainability and ESG reporting.

Course Content

Foundations of Greenhouse Gas Accounting

  • Introduction to Climate Change & GHGs
    06:33
  • Overview of Global Frameworks
    05:44
  • Understanding Corporate GHG Inventory
    05:43
  • Importance of GHG Accounting in Business
    06:38

Scope 1 Emissions Accounting (Direct Emissions)

Scope 2 Emissions Accounting (Indirect Energy Emissions)

Reporting, Verification & Tools

Advanced Applications & Practical Implementation

Capstone Project: Build a Complete GHG Inventory (Scope 1 & 2)_Step-by-Step Guide
Hands-on, end-to-end project that walks you through the process (process, calculation approach, interpretation, and presentation) without doing numeric calculations. In this Capstone Project you will: - Project brief & objectives: Define scope, boundaries (organizational & operational), inventory year, and desired outputs. -Set inventory boundaries: Decide consolidation approach (equity/control), facility list, and which Scope 1 & Scope 2 sources to include. - Design data collection plan: List required activity data (fuel types, meter reads, utility bills). - Prepare data templates: Create standard spreadsheets for activity records, units, timestamps & (source, verifier, notes). - Select emission factors & methods: Choose appropriate national/sector/grid factors and specify location- vs market-based approach for Scope 2. - Calculation workflow (methodology only): Map the stepwise computation flow - convert units → apply emission factors → calculate CO₂e per source → aggregate. - Consolidation process: Combine source calculations into Scope 1 and Scope 2 summaries - Interpretation framework: Provide steps to analyze results - trend checks, intensity analysis, & hotspot identification - Visualization & dashboard plan: Specify charts/tables to build (time series, source split, intensity metrics) and recommended visuals

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