GHG Accounting and Management

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and its role in corporate sustainability. Learners will explore the evolution of carbon markets, net-zero initiatives, and international sustainability reporting frameworks. Through applied learning, students gain the knowledge and tools to assess and report emissions effectively in both regulatory and voluntary contexts.

Topics include life cycle assessment (LCA), GHG quantification methodologies, and ISO standards. The course also examines emissions trading systems, carbon pricing mechanisms, and offset project development. Students will explore how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and circular economy principles support emissions reduction and sustainable business operations.

Designed for those working in or entering sustainability-focused roles, this course equips learners with practical, real-world skills in emissions assessment and sustainability reporting.

Delivery Format
?? Online, instructor-led

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
-Explain the evolution of carbon markets, net-zero targets, and sustainability frameworks
- Define emissions boundaries and scopes using LCA and GHG assessment methods
- Interpret ISO standards and international protocols for emissions quantification
- Understand compliance requirements and mechanisms under carbon pricing systems and ETS
- Evaluate voluntary carbon markets, crediting programs, and offset development
- Apply ESG frameworks and circular economy principles to corporate strategies
- Develop and assess GHG inventories and sustainability reports using best practices

Credits
- 3 credits toward the Climate Change micro-credential
- 3 credits toward the Sustainable Energy Technology (SET) diploma

Prerequisite: None
Course Hours: 45
Credits: 3