Northumbria University is proud to offer an IEMA certifiefied range of climate emergency, greenhouse gas accounting, carbon footprinting, net zero and carbon reduction planning CPD courses in partnership with SmartCarbon Ltd.
Course overview
The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to calculate the carbon footprint of an organisation, in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The content is largely generic, supported by a range of case studies, and is applicable to organisations of any size or sector.
The course starts with an introduction to why organisations measure, report and commit to reducing carbon emissions with an overview of financial, legal and moral drivers including procurement drivers, UK legislation and climate science. This cumulates in an exercise on climate risk, opportunity and adaptation. The afternoon of the first day then introduces basic carbon reporting inline with requirements of SECR Regulations (including topics such as Scope, 1, 2 and scope 3 business travel, baseline recalculation, scope 2 dual reporting).
The second day progresses to reporting topics such as Scope 3 category 1 – purchased goods and services along with 4 other scope 3 categories to align with requirements of PPN 06/21. This session then moves on to reviewing climate initiatives, setting a Net Zero Target and how to develop a Carbon Reduction Plan.
The course includes a number of activities and calculation exercises and delegates will also be sign posted to additional resources. There is an expectation that learners will set aside an additional 1 day to work through the optional self-directed learning activities provided.
Who should attend?
The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to calculate the carbon footprint of an organisation, in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The content is largely generic, supported by a range of case studies, and is applicable to organisations of any size or sector.
The courses aimed towards environmental managers, energy managers, facilities managers, sustainability managers, business owners and directors. The content is appropriate for all business sizes across the private and public sectors.
The course is designed for practitioners, tasked measuring the carbon impact of their organisation in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Delegates are not required to have prior knowledge of the topic, but those that do are equally welcome.
**Please ensure you read the learning outcome section of this webpage (see tab at bottom of page) to determine the suitability of the course content for your training needs. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us in advance of your booking (businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk)**
Flexibility of content
The full ‘Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Carbon Management and Carbon Reporting’ course is two days in duration, but delegates may opt to complete only the one-day introductory course or the half-day climate emergency course if preferred (see details below). The vast majority of delegates opt to do all three parts together. Certificates will detail each of the parts of the course completed:
- Half Day - The Climate Emergency: Risk, Opportunity and Business Resilience. (IEMA Accredited)
- One Day - Introduction to Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), and reporting for organisations, in line with GHG Protocol and SECR. (IEMA Certified)
- Two Day - Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for organisations. (IEMA Certified)
Flexibility of delivery
The full ‘Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations’ course is two days in duration, but delegates may opt to complete only the one day introductory course or the half day climate emergency course if preferred (see details below). Separate certificates will be issued for each of the parts of the course completed.
Delivery Dates
2024
November 2024
- 26th & 28th November 2024 - Online
December 2024
- 4th & 5th December 2024 - Newcastle Campus
2025
January 2025
- 21st & 23rd January 2025 - Online
February 2025
- 18th & 20th February 2025 - Online
March 2025
- 11th & 12th March 2025 - Newcastle City Campus (in person)
- 25th 27th March 2025 - Online
April 2025
- 8th & 10th April 2025 - Online
May 2025
- 13th & 15th May 2025 - Online
- 27th & 29th May 2025 - Online
June 2025
- 17th & 19th June 2025 - Online
July 2025
- 1st & 3rd July 2025 - Online
- 15th & 17th July 2025 - Online
September 2025
- 2nd & 3rd September 2025 - Newcastle City Campus (in person)
- 23rd & 25th September 2025 - Online
October 2025
- 14th & 16th October 2025 - Online
November 2025
- 4th & 6th November 2025 - Online
- 18th & 20th November 2025 - Online
December 2025
- 9th & 11th December 2025 - Online
You can book the full two-day Advanced Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations and Carbon Reporting online via the Book Now button above.
If you would like to book our:
One-day - Introduction to Carbon Footprinting, GHG (Accounting), and Reporting for Organisations, in line with GHG Protocol and SECR
Half-day - The Climate Emergency: Risk, Opportunity and Business Resilience
Please email us at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk to arrange your place on the course.
Two-day: Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for organisations Carbon Management and Carbon Reporting (IEMA Certified)
This two-day qualification in carbon footprinting GHG Accounting, Reporting and Reduction for Organisations.
The content will extend the learning in from the preceding parts to widen the boundary of organisational reporting to include more scope 3 subcategories. Whilst there won’t be time to cover all 15 sub-categories of scope 3, the course will look at 5 sub-categories as a minimum, as detailed below.
Many of organisations have identified their supply chain emissions (Category 1 - Purchased goods and services) as their largest source of carbon emissions and a strategic opportunity to measure, report and reduce emissions towards a Net Zero position. In addition, the requirements of PPN 06/21 require organisation to report on 5 subcategories of scope 3 (business travel, employee commuting, waste generated in operations, upstream transportation and distribution and downstream transportation and distribution). The course ends by exploring options for Net Zero target setting and carbon reduction planning in line with a range of recognised standards and iniatives.
One-day: Introduction to Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), and reporting for organisations, in line with GHG Protocol and SECR. (IEMA Certified)
This part of the course provides an introduction to Carbon Footprinting, GHG Accounting, and Reporting practices for Organisations.
Learners can expect to cover basic carbon footprint practices that would be appropriate for Micro businesses, SMEs and large businesses alike, from any sector. The content will focus on the requirements to satisfy the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations. The content is aligned to the UK Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines, as well as the internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard for organisational reporting.
Half-day: Climate Emergency: Risk, Opportunity and Business Resilience (IEMA Accredited)
This part of the course provides an introduction to the climate crisis, the latest climate science and why we are facing a climate and health emergency.The aim is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage employees and decision makers in meaningful conversations about climate risk, opportunity and action.
Delegates will explore the impacts the changing climate will have on the environment, society, economy, and a range of businesses. The session will cover the policy, market and stakeholder drivers for change and why we need to move beyond business as usual.
Testimonials:
This course has been incredibly comprehensive given we have only had two days to cover Scope 1, 2 and 3 (5 categories). The information and experienced gained from the last two days has increased my confidence in reporting (for an SME) and the exercises/activities we did were useful in making sure we could apply our knowledge. The course was led by Anna-Lisa who was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with understanding the nuances of reporting for many different companies present on the course. The information was clearly laid out and accessible. I would definitely recommend the two day course to anyone who is starting out on understanding, measuring or reporting their organisations carbon footprint.
We are Curious
A very interesting and informative day, presented by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainer. That coupled with some excellent networking opportunities, time very well spent.
Peter Bowen, Group Quality Manager | Robertson Group
Fantastic days’ training on Carbon Emissions. The information provided will really support me in my role. I would highly recommend to anyone working in the sustainability field.
Dianne Pattison, Policy Officer (Sustainability) | Sunderland City Council
This course was excellent, well-structured and I have learnt a lot about all the wider aspects of carbon management which will be invaluable to my footprinting work. THANK YOU!
Robynne Lawley, Conservation Programmes Co‑ordinator | World Land Trust
It's hard to know what carbon accounting course to sign up to, but I'm really glad I did this one - so much content, explained thoroughly, and it was great to meet people from so many different fields! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us Anna-Lisa!
Olivia Beale, Senior Sustainability Consultant | Scott White and Hookins
Hands down the best carbon accounting/management course ever! Better than what I could have hoped for! Much appreciated! Thank you so much, Anna-Lisa! You're the best!
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