Certified GHG Professional Training Course

ABOUT THE TRAINING

The Certified GHG Professional Training Course provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to GHG accounting and reporting using the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and the Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard. Participants will gain practical skills to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their operations and value chain. Developed and delivered by GHG experts, the course integrates learning through real-life case studies and practical examples.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, participants will:

• Apply GHG emissions accounting principles and set organisational, operational, and base year boundaries in accordance with the GHG Protocol.
• Collect and organise activity data required for GHG emissions calculations across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
• Independently calculate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using appropriate methodologies and emission factors.
• Identify material Scope 3 categories and apply suitable calculation approaches for each.
• Prepare GHG emissions reports that align with GHG Protocol best practices and disclosure requirements.
• Evaluate and apply GHG target-setting approaches to support organisational decarbonisation goals.

TRAINING PROGRAMME

The Certified GHG Professional Training Course consists of five sessions. Participants wanting to earn the Certified GHG Professional Certificate must complete the course (all five sessions) and pass the required assessments.

Session 1

• Introduction to GHG Emissions
• Overview of the GHG Protocol
• Standards
• GHG Accounting Principles
• Setting Organisational & Operational
• Boundaries
• Setting Base Year
• Case Exercise

Session 2

• Scope 1 & 2 GHG Data Collection:
• Methods & Best Practices
• Step-by-Step GHG Emission Calculations
• Best Practice for Reporting Scope 1 & 2
• Emissions
• Case Exercise

Session 3

• Overview of Scope 3 Corporate Value
• Chain Standard
• Upstream & Downstream Scope 3
• Emissions: Understanding the 15
• Categories of Scope 3 emissions.
• Category Minimum Boundary and
• Common Misconceptions
• Identifying Material Scope 3 Categories
• Case Exercise

Session 4

• Scope 3 Emissions Calculation
• Methodologies
• Scope 3 GHG Data Collection: Methods
• & Best Practices
• Best Practice for Reporting Scope 3
• Emissions
• Case Exercise

Session 5

• GHG Target Setting
• Conclusion
• Quiz
  
  TRAINING CERTIFICATE
• Participants who successfully complete the training course and pass the assessments at the end of each session will be awarded the Certified GHG Professional Certificate.
• To recognise this achievement, CSRWorks will maintain a public directory of Certified GHG Professionals on its website.

REGISTRATION

• Register Online: Use the registration link provided for each course to submit your registration online.
• Early Bird Discount: Receive a 10% discount by registering at least 30 days before the training date.
• Group Discount: Enjoy a 15% discount when submitting registrations for at least three participants from the same organisation.
• Non-Profit/Academics/Students: A 15% discount is available on registrations.
• Note: Two discounts can not be combined.
• General Terms: Registrations are subject to Terms & Conditions.
  
  WHY CHOOSE CSRWORKS

CSRWorks International is a purpose-driven company and an international leader in sustainability training for professionals. Since its inception in 2005, CSRWorks has gained recognition as a trusted provider of sustainability advisory services, training programmes, and thought leadership. It offers a wide range of professional sustainability training courses internationally, and is a GRI Certified Training Partner, an IFRS-approved Integrated Reporting Training Partner, a Licensed AA1000 Training Partner, and an EcoVadis Strategic Partner.

Participants in our training programmes enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Direct learning opportunities from sustainability experts who bring extensive practical experience.
• Training sessions designed to be highly interactive and engaging, facilitating a dynamic learning environment.
• Practical experience gained through stimulating group project work, enhancing hands-on learning.
• Insights from case studies, best practice examples, and exercises, enabling participants to apply knowledge effectively.
• Networking with other sustainability professionals.

PAST ATTENDEES

See the list of past participants of our training courses here.

CONTACT

To discover more about our public training courses and in-house training options, please email training@csrworks.com