About Course

Gain a comprehensive understanding of carbon accounting, management, and reporting with this course. Topics include greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint calculation techniques, and effective carbon management strategies.

The course covers methods for mitigating carbon emissions and best practices for GHG emissions reporting within an organisation. Learners will acquire expertise in identifying, quantifying, accounting for, and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Learners will also explore strategies for reducing GHG emissions in alignment with international standards and frameworks.

Skills you’ll gain
Sustainability
Energy Efficiency

Who Should Attend

Professionals who are involved in or responsible for measuring, managing, and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints
Sustainability managers and environmental consultants, auditors, and other professionals involved in environmental management

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the concept of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints and their impact on the environment
  • Learn the different methodologies and tools for GHG emissions calculations
  • Develop strategies for reducing GHG emissions and setting targets for emission reduction
  • Gain practical experience in conducting a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and reporting
  • Understand the principles of carbon offsetting and the role of carbon credits
  • Develop an understanding of the international standards and frameworks for reporting on greenhouse gas emissions

Teaching Team

Loh Chin Moi
Loh Chin Moi

Assistant Professor, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Course Details

Schedule

Course RunDatesTime
Nov 202526 – 28 Nov 20259:00 am – 6:00 pm

    This section covers the concepts of greenhouse gas emissions, potential impacts of climate change on business, different types of greenhouses gasses and their sources, principles of carbon accounting. The importance of carbon accounting in addressing climate change, carbon footprint and scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions calculations.

    SessionTopic
    Morning session: Introduction to carbon accounting and why it is important to us
    • Introduction to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
    • Potential impacts of climate change on businesses
    • Different types of greenhouse gases and their sources
    • The principles of carbon accounting and why is it important
    • Regulations and trends in decarbonisation
    • Singapore’s reporting landscape
    • Carbon accounting – a subset of sustainability reporting

    Afternoon session: Carbon footprint and scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions calculations

     

    • Understanding of the carbon footprints of an organisation
    • GHG Protocol: Definition of scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
    • Factors contributing to carbon footprints to an organisation
    • Calculation methodologies for different emission sources
    • Carbon Footprint Calculations – Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions
    • Case study work (hands-on exercise)
    • Calculating your emissions project

     

    Day 1 activities: Practical exercise calculating the carbon footprint of a hypothetical organisation and practical approach to start calculating carbon footprint for the organisation.

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    This section covers the fundamentals of carbon management, the importance of reducing emissions to mitigate climate change, the different approaches and strategies to managing and reducing carbon emissions. The financial implications of carbon offsetting and integration of carbon management into organisational objectives.

    SessionTopic
    Morning session: Carbon management
    • Project review – calculating your emissions
    • Overview of carbon management concepts and approaches
    • Understanding the importance of carbon management in addressing climate change
    • Benefits of carbon management for businesses
    • Principles and standards for designing and implementing carbon management system
    • Setting of decarbonization targets and plans
    • Case study work (hands-on exercise)

    Afternoon session: 

     

    • General principles on reducing carbon footprint
    • Developing an effective emissions reduction strategy
    • Strategies for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions
    • Mitigation and adaptation of greenhouse gas emissions
    • Marginal abatement cost curve
    • Internal carbon pricing (ICP)
    • Offsets and Voluntary Carbon Market
    • Peer learning activity (breakout discussions)
    • Sharing sessions from the sector expert best practices  

     

    Day 2 activities: Discussion on a case study that illustrates how an organisation has successfully reduced their carbon emissions, highlighting the key strategies and best practices that contributed to their success. This session will encourage learners to consider developing their own emissions reduction strategies.

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    This section covers the carbon reporting frameworks and standards. The reporting of carbon emissions involves various frameworks and standards that complement each other for carbon accounting, development, and climate reporting requirements in Singapore.

    SessionTopic
    Morning session: Carbon reporting frameworks and standards
    • What is carbon reporting
    • Carbon reporting frameworks and standards
      • GHG Protocol
      • ISO 14064
      • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
      • Sector-specific standards

    Afternoon session: Development of carbon reporting landscape in Singapore

     

    • Development towards low-carbon economy
    • Frameworks and policies development in climate reporting
      • International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
      • Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
      • Singapore Exchange (SGX)
    • Singapore carbon pricing act
    • Challenges and limitations of carbon accounting
    • Peer-sharing activities (breakout discussions)

    Day 3 activities: Case study to Illustrate the successful carbon credit projects and transactions, highlighting the key factors that contributed to their success. Learners to discuss the potential challenges and limitations of carbon accounting for their organisations

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    Certificate and Assessment

    A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

    • Attend at least 75% of the course
    • Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

    Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

    Fee Structure

    The full fee for this course is S$2,943.00.

    Funding CategoryEligible FundingCourse Fees Payable After Funding
    Singapore Citizen (Below 40)70%S$882.90
    Singapore Citizen (Above 40)
    Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
    90%S$342.90
    Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder70%S$882.90
    Non-Singapore CitizenNot EligibleS$2,943.00


    Note:

    • All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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    Course Runs

    November 2025
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    26 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025
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    3 days
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    SIT Punggol Campus, 1 Punggol Coast Road, Singapore 828608
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    SGD $2,943.00
    Up to 90% SF Funding
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    04 Nov 2025 23:59
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