Sustainability is the process of making corporate decisions that not only meet an organization’s needs for improved profitability but also benefits society as a whole, while minimizing its impact on the environment.

The course is designed to introduce participants to the basics of sustainability and reporting standards, its importance, the various reporting frameworks and how to get started with carbon ESG reporting.  Participants will get to understand the key components of sustainability report (eg. materiality assessment, metrics, computation of carbon footprint etc).

Target Audience
All personnel who are responsible for implementing sustainability initiatives & reporting  in their organization.

Content
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:

Understand the concept of sustainability and why it is important for businesses
Identify the drivers for sustainability in business (e.g. stakeholder expectations, regulations, reputation  etc)
Integrate sustainability in business strategy – Pursue Net Zero Goals
Identify the key components of a sustainability report
Learn how to carry out materiality assessment
Implement Code of Conduct in a supply chain
Understand Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Measure and Report Carbon Footprint as per regulatory requirement
Develop an action plan to achieve net zero target
Monitor and Reduce Carbon Emissions

Carbon Accounting plays a crucial role in understanding, managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It provides the necessary insights to reduce environmental impact, comply with regulations, achieve economic benefits, enhance reputation and make informed strategic decisions. Ultimately, carbon accounting and management plays an important role in addressing global challenges of climate change and building a more sustainable future.

This hands on course provides the practical guide in computing carbon emissions based on the activity data of Scope 1, 2 and 3. The participants will use the full commercial version of the PlanetWise Carbon Management Solution (https://www.planetwise.io) to:

1. Set up an organisation – Facility, Emission Factors, Reporting Framework etc)
2. Carry out Materiality Assessment
3. Log Activity Data
4. Identify Opportunities for carbon management
5. Offset using Carbon Credits etc

Additionally, participants will get a free use of PlanetWise for a period of 1 month to familiarise with the various emissions categories, emission factors, reporting framework, log activity, engage suppliers, set benchmarks, prepare management reports  etc

Target Audience
All personnel who are responsible for ESG initiatives in their organization.

Content

• Carbon Accounting Standards and Methodologies
• Carry out materiality assessment
• Collect and prepare activity data related to Scope 1, 2 and 3 emission categories
• Select the relevant emission factor and convert activity to CO2 equivalent information
• Analyse the top emissions categories and identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions
• Prepare reports based on ISO 14064-1 standards as well management reports for strategic decision making

Learning Outcome

• A brief introduction to Scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064-1 standards
• Understanding the various categories of emissions in Scope 3 of GHG protocol
• Understand the principles and importance of carbon accounting and management
• Steps to measure the Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 carbon emissions
• Identify opportunities for carbon reduction
• Developing a supplier engagement strategy to reduce the total carbon footprint.
• Explore the role of carbon markets, carbon credits and offsets in carbon management.
• Use your own company data for preparing carbon reports

Scope 3 emissions are a category of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions originating from business operations by sources that are not directly owned or controlled by an organization, such as supply chain, transportation, product usage, or disposal. Also referred to as value chain emissions, they are the hardest to measure and reduce.

These indirect emissions from your upstream and downstream activities like purchasing goods and services or the use phase of products can make up 70-90% of your carbon footprint.

This course outlines key considerations businesses and public bodies must bear in mind when measuring and reporting Scope 3 emissions.

Target Audience
All personnel who are responsible for ESG initiatives in their organization.

Content

• What exactly are Scope 3 emissions and why do they matter?
• What benefits can a deep understanding of your Scope 3 emissions and reductions bring?
• How can you start to collect your Scope 3 data effectively? And what steps should you take to improve your data quality?
• How can you work with suppliers and other partners to improve your Scope 3 footprint, contribute towards your sustainability goals and measure progress?

Learning Outcome

• A brief introduction to Scope 1, 2 and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064-1 standards
• Understanding the various categories of emissions in Scope 3 of GHG protocol
• Why Scope 3 matters – to businesses
• Steps to measure the Scope 3 carbon footprint
• Understanding the steps to set up a Scope 3 carbon reduction roadmap
• Understand the role of Suppliers in the Scope 3 carbon reduction roadmap
• Developing a supplier engagement strategy to reduce the total carbon footprint.

An effective sustainable procurement requires a full integration of sustainability into procurement processes. Procurement organization should evaluate end-to-end procurement processes and develop strategy to deliver its sustainability goals

The course is designed to introduce participants to the process of implementing sustainable procurement.

Target Audience
All personnel who are responsible for implementing sustainability initiatives in their organization.

Content
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:

Program Outline:
• What is Sustainable Procurement?
• Sustainability standards relevant to procurement (ISO 20400)
• Key Elements of ISO 20400
• Key Elements of ISO 14067 (measurement of carbon footprint)
• Core subjects of Sustainable Procurement
• Strategies for Sustainable Procurement
• Procurement Code of Conduct
• Carbon footprint in supply chain – Scope 1, 2 and 3
• Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards (GHG Protocol)
• Leading sustainable procurement initiatives – Supplier Selection and Setting Key Performance Indicators

Learning Outcome:
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of sustainability principles.
• Articulate the reasons and drivers for sustainable procurement.
• Understand how to incorporate sustainability into procurement policies and procedures.
• Applying relevant sustainability standards to procurement processes
• Measuring sustainability performance and sustainability reporting
• Develop and Promote sustainability strategies within organization and suppliers