GHG Accounting - What, Why and How?
GHG Emissions of countries 2024
in Metric Tonnes (MT)
What is GHG Accounting?
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Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting is the process of measuring, managing, and transparently reporting emissions from organizations, activities, or events, guided by standards like the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064.
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It categorizes emissions into Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions across a value chain).
Why is GHG Accounting crucial?
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GHG Accounting helps organizations understand their carbon footprint, enabling effective emission reduction strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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It also identifies inefficiencies, leading to cost savings and improved financial performance while benefiting the environment.
Why learn GHG Accounting?
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GHG Accounting is a growing intersecting field inviting people from diverse backgrounds to understand emissions and their environmental impact across various sectors.
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Learning GHG accounting is essential as many organizations aim to manage their emissions to reduce environmental impact, comply with regulations, improve energy efficiency, and enhance their reputation as environmental leaders.
Why should you join?
This course helps you understand and assess GHG emissions, making you better equipped to tackle challenges, such as helping a company achieve its goal of becoming carbon neutral. For instance, if a client wants to understand their carbon footprint, you'll be able to guide them effectively after completing this course.
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The origin of GHG accounting, or measuring emissions from companies and other entities, dates to the late 1990s.
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Interest has grown exponentially in recent years with the proliferation of both voluntary & mandatory corporate climate disclosure initiatives.
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The U.S. SEC finalized a rule in March 2024 requiring companies to disclose emissions deemed financially material to investors.
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EU enacted the CSRD in 2023, mandating emissions disclosure for companies operating in Europe starting in 2025.
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51% of India’s top 100 companies voluntarily disclosed their Scope 3 data - FY23 in Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (BRSR)
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More than 9 out of 10 Fortune 500 companies reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Protocol (CDP) use GHG Protocol.
Bootcamp Fee
₹24,999
Discount available for early bird participants, alumni and through referrals.
Batch Size
100 Participants only
Get proper guidance with small batches, we focus on quality over quantity.
What Are We Providing You?
Deepen your knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Protocol and Fundamentals
Gain job-ready skills through hands-on projects and practical experience.
Learn from industry experts and seasoned professionals in the field.
Build a network and collaborate with peers for sustainability
Master techniques & methodologies for calculating GHG emissions
Be a part of an active, engaging and growing community
Our Expert
Our Expert
Bootcamp Outline
Module 1
Introduction To Climate Change Basics and GHG Accounting
Module 3
Target Setting (Absolute and Intensity, Long term and Short Term)
Module 4
GHG Mitigation and Sectoral Decarbonisation Approaches
Module 2
Module 5
Scope 3 - Value Chain Accounting With Examples
Voluntary Initiative, Climate Action Disclosure and Emerging Topics
Learn relevant skills for Corporate GHG Accounting
Did You Know?
GHG Emissions are at all time high
The 2022 global GHG emissions hitting a record 57.4 GtCO2e highlights the critical importance of immediate action to address climate change.
Achieve Net Zero by 2030
To avert the most severe impacts of Climate Change, Global GHG emissions must be reduced to nearly half by 2030 and achieve Net Zero.
Hard-to-abate sectors
As Per CDP, just 100 companies are responsible for 70% of the world’s industrial GHG emissions.
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Is this course for me?This course is designed with the following objectives: Students/budding candidates entering the workforce Mid/senior-level professional with an intent to upskill A Non-ESG field employee looking for a career switch Independent consultants looking to upgrade their knowledge Practicing CAs entering the sustainability domain Finance, tech & legal professionals exploring sustainability So if you deal with clients (or want to freelance for clients) OR If you want to start/switch to a career in this field, this course is definitely for YOU!
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What you will learn in BRSR Bootcamp?Ability to communicate the essence of BRSR and its significance to relevant stakeholders/clients Clearer understanding of the BRSR disclosures under each Section Application of the NGRBC principles while gathering data for BRSR Application of Best practices (Do's and Don'ts) Ability to advise your stakeholders/clients with forward-looking guidance on BRSR evolution
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Are there discounts available?You can avail a 10% Early Bird Discount ( Use Code - S101 ) by registering before 13th of April. Besides that, If you are a team of 3 or more people you can avail a 15% discount. Please contact us at sustainability101community@gmail.com for further details. If you are an Alumni or have reference of a Sustainability 101 Alumni, please write to us at sustainability101community@gmail.com to learn more about discounts available to you.
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What are the perks of the BRSR Bootcamp?Highly interactive sessions led by industry experts Frequent Tests and Quizzes to gauge your understanding Case studies, real-life examples and assignments for practical experience Access to a repository of tools and resources to understand, practice and apply your skills Build connections with experts, professionals and peers Access to the lecture recording after the Bootcamp ends Become part of a dynamic community that explores solutions and takes action. Certificate and Acknowledgement from Sustainability 101 on successful completion of the Bootcamp
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How will the Bootcamp be conducted?All the sessions and activities will be conducted online. You will use online platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp and Slack to attend lectures, engage with your peers, educators and organizers, and complete your assignments. The participants are hence requested to have a stable internet connection and a device (Tablet, Laptop) for participating in the program. All the necessary course details, links and resources required for the duration of the Bootcamp will be shared with you on your email id and respective WhatsApp ground.
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How will we communicate after registration?Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Soon we will share a virtual 'Welcome Kit' with you. This Welcome Kit will have all the details and necessary links you will need during the Bootcamp. Besides this, you will receive notifications and reminders for the Zoom event on your email id. We will also use Slack Channel and WhatsApp group to communicate, network and share the details of the session, latest updates in the BRSR and ESG domain, and any other relevant information that would help you stay updated with this dynamic field. Please ensure you regularly check the "Promotional Tab" on your Gmail for any correspondence that you might have missed from Sustainability 101. To avoid missing any future emails, please move the email you receive from Sustainability 101 to the "Inbox".
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Is this course for me?This course is designed with the following objectives: Students/budding candidates entering the workforce Mid/senior-level professional with an intent to upskill A Non-ESG field employee looking for a career switch Independent consultants looking to upgrade their knowledge Practicing CAs entering the sustainability domain Finance, tech & legal professionals exploring sustainability So if you deal with clients (or want to freelance for clients) OR If you want to start/switch to a career in this field, this course is definitely for YOU!
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What you will learn in BRSR Bootcamp?Ability to communicate the essence of BRSR and its significance to relevant stakeholders/clients Clearer understanding of the BRSR disclosures under each Section Application of the NGRBC principles while gathering data for BRSR Application of Best practices (Do's and Don'ts) Ability to advise your stakeholders/clients with forward-looking guidance on BRSR evolution
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Are there discounts available?You can avail a 10% Early Bird Discount ( Use Code - S101 ) by registering before 13th of April. Besides that, If you are a team of 3 or more people you can avail a 15% discount. Please contact us at sustainability101community@gmail.com for further details. If you are an Alumni or have reference of a Sustainability 101 Alumni, please write to us at sustainability101community@gmail.com to learn more about discounts available to you.
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What are the perks of the BRSR Bootcamp?Highly interactive sessions led by industry experts Frequent Tests and Quizzes to gauge your understanding Case studies, real-life examples and assignments for practical experience Access to a repository of tools and resources to understand, practice and apply your skills Build connections with experts, professionals and peers Access to the lecture recording after the Bootcamp ends Become part of a dynamic community that explores solutions and takes action. Certificate and Acknowledgement from Sustainability 101 on successful completion of the Bootcamp
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How will the Bootcamp be conducted?All the sessions and activities will be conducted online. You will use online platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp and Slack to attend lectures, engage with your peers, educators and organizers, and complete your assignments. The participants are hence requested to have a stable internet connection and a device (Tablet, Laptop) for participating in the program. All the necessary course details, links and resources required for the duration of the Bootcamp will be shared with you on your email id and respective WhatsApp ground.
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How will we communicate after registration?Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Soon we will share a virtual 'Welcome Kit' with you. This Welcome Kit will have all the details and necessary links you will need during the Bootcamp. Besides this, you will receive notifications and reminders for the Zoom event on your email id. We will also use Slack Channel and WhatsApp group to communicate, network and share the details of the session, latest updates in the BRSR and ESG domain, and any other relevant information that would help you stay updated with this dynamic field. Please ensure you regularly check the "Promotional Tab" on your Gmail for any correspondence that you might have missed from Sustainability 101. To avoid missing any future emails, please move the email you receive from Sustainability 101 to the "Inbox".