Carbon Footprint Calculation and Reporting Training Course

• Instructor: ProjectX
• Lectures: 3
• Duration: 3 days

📚 Course Objective

By the end of this 3-day course, participants will:

1. Understand the concept of carbon footprint, its sources, and its environmental impact.
2. Learn internationally recognized carbon accounting methodologies (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14064).
3. Develop skills to measure, monitor, and report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
4. Master tools and software used for carbon footprint calculation and analysis.
5. Apply strategies to reduce carbon emissions and achieve sustainability goals.

🛠️ Teaching Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Explore carbon footprint concepts and regulatory frameworks.
• Workshops: Hands-on exercises in carbon footprint calculations.
• Case Studies: Analyze real-world corporate carbon footprint reports.
• Role-Play: Simulate carbon audit meetings and stakeholder communications.
• Group Projects: Develop and present a carbon footprint report for a sample organization.

📑 Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Carbon Footprint and GHG Emissions

• Understanding carbon footprint: Definitions and key concepts.
• Sources of greenhouse gases (Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3 emissions).
• Global frameworks and standards (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, CDP Reporting).
• The importance of carbon accounting for sustainability and compliance.
• Workshop: Identify emission sources in an organizational setup.

Day 2: Carbon Footprint Calculation Methodologies

• Carbon footprint calculation methodologies: Direct and indirect emissions.
• Tools for data collection and measurement.
• Emission factors and calculation formulas.
• Carbon footprint calculation software: Simapro, GaBi, Carbon Trust Tools.
• Activity: Calculate the carbon footprint of a sample scenario using emission factors.

Day 3: Carbon Reporting, Reduction, and Communication

• Developing a carbon footprint report: Structure and key components.
• Verification and validation of carbon footprint data.
• Strategies for emission reduction: Energy efficiency, renewable energy, offsetting programs.
• Transparent communication with stakeholders and regulators.
• Group Project: Develop and present a carbon footprint calculation and reduction strategy for an organization.

📝 Evaluation Criteria:

• Participation in discussions and activities: 30%
• Workshop and calculation outcomes: 30%
• Final carbon footprint report presentation: 40%

🎯 Target Audience:

• Environmental and Sustainability Managers
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Professionals
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officers
• Facility and Operations Managers
• Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals
• Compliance and Regulatory Officers

🛡️ Key Takeaways:

• Proficiency in carbon footprint calculation methodologies.
• Skills to use tools and software for GHG emissions measurement and analysis.
• Understanding of global reporting frameworks (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol).
• Ability to create transparent and compliant carbon footprint reports.
• Practical strategies for carbon reduction and sustainability goal achievement.