Intermediate $300 28 hrs Certificate 2 learners enrolled

Carbon Accounting & Scope 3 Strategy

The most comprehensive carbon accounting course available. 8 modules, 64 slides covering the complete GHG Protocol framework — Scope 1 (stationary combustion, process emissions, fugitive sources, mobile), Scope 2 (dual reporting: location-based and market-based, RECs/GOs/PPAs, 24/7 CFE), and all 15 Scope 3 categories with spend-based, activity-based, and supplier-specific calculation methods. Includes 8 real company case studies (Unilever, Heidelberg Materials, Ørsted, Google/Alphabet, BASF, Apple, BMW, Shell), SBTi near-term and net-zero target-setting with FLAG guidance, carbon credit integrity assessment, CDP reporting alignment, ISSB S2 compliance, verification and assurance (limited vs reasonable, ISO 14064-3, ISSA 5000), and RSustain GHG digital tools (Carbon Diagnostic, ScopeTracer, GreenSetu, SBTi Modeller, GHG Assurance Workbench). Updated for GHG Protocol revision, ISSB S2 Scope 3 mandate, and CDP 2025-2026 scoring.

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What You'll Learn

  • Explain the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard including Scope 1, 2, and 3 boundary definitions
  • Apply Scope 3 Category 1-15 calculation methodologies using spend-based, activity, and supplier-specific approaches
  • Analyse supply chain emissions hotspots and prioritise categories for measurement improvement
  • Implement SBTi target-setting for near-term and long-term decarbonisation aligned with 1.5C pathways
  • Design supplier engagement programmes to collect primary emissions data across value chains
  • Build a Scope 3 reduction roadmap integrating procurement policies, logistics optimisation, and product design
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty
Expert-led programme developed by sustainability practitioners with direct industry experience in ESG reporting, climate risk, and regulatory complian...

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$300
✅ 28-hour comprehensive programme
✅ Certificate on completion
✅ Lifetime access
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What Learners Say

"The course content is directly applicable to my day-to-day work. The frameworks and templates saved me weeks of research."

ESG Analyst, Financial Services

"Excellent structured approach to sustainability reporting. The CSRD module alone was worth the investment."

Sustainability Manager, Manufacturing
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