Course Overview
Domain
Engineering
Business, Communication and Design
Format
Short Course
Duration
3 days
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
Professional Development Units
24 PDUs (SCEM)
PDU (PEB) – Pending approval
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.
Who Should Attend
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Professionals who are involved in or responsible for measuring, managing, and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprints
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Sustainability managers and environmental consultants, auditors, and other professionals involved in environmental management
What You Will Learn
- 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
Assistant Professor, Business, Communication and Design, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
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| April 2025 Run |
4, 10 & 11 April 2025 |
9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Day 1
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.
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Morning session: Introduction to carbon accounting and why it is important to us |
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Afternoon session: Carbon footprint and scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions calculations
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Day 1 activities: Practical exercise calculating the carbon footprint of a hypothetical organisation and practical approach to start calculating carbon footprint for the organisation.
Day 2
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.
| Session | Topic |
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Morning session: Carbon management |
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Afternoon session:
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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.
Day 3
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.
| Session | Topic |
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Morning session: Carbon reporting frameworks and standards |
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Afternoon session: Development of carbon reporting landscape in Singapore
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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
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.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$882.90 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$342.90 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$882.90 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$2,943.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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