Sustainability Education Series - 10. ENVIRONMENTAL / CARBON ACCOUNTING
Training
Online
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Type
Training
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
Identify opportunities and take action by implementing Environmental /Carbon Accounting as part of your Sustainability Plan. Plans should prioritize actions based on the return on investment for taxpayers and meet energy, water and waste reduction targets. The Sustainability Education Series bears the approval of The U.S. Green Building Council / Green Building Certification Institute. Therefore, these On-line courses in the Sustainability Education series can be used by LEED Professionals towards receiving Continuing Education credits. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a system used to rate buildings, homes and neighbourhoods on their 'green' construction, performance. These courses are self-paced and the user can leave and comeback to your course at anytime, on demand. Customer Support is offered by email. Suitable for: 1. Managers and Supervisors who will be involved in the implementation process of an organizations' quest for becoming more energy efficient and in planning sustainability and energy saving programs. 2. All employees who need to be provided with information supporting their employers' sustainability initiatives. 3. LEED® professionals who want to earn CEU hours.
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About this course
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Opportunities can be identified, and action can be taken, by implementing environmental/carbon accounting as part of a sustainability plan. Plans should prioritize actions based on the return on investment for taxpayers and meet energy, water, and waste-reduction targets. An organization’s plan to cut emissions may include making infrastructure improvements, reducing fossil fuel use, and implementing better maintenance practices. This can also be incorporated into procurement plans to help improve the supply chain of products used. Renewable energy systems and energy conservation programs are other initiatives that are included in environmental /carbon accounting plans. At the conclusion of this series and successful completion of the post-module tests, the student will be able to:
Describe the value, four goals, and key elements of an effective environmental management system (EMS) program.
Explain current international standards for environmental management standards, how they have evolved, and their benefits and limitations.
Explain implementation of an environmental management system.
Discuss the basic elements of environmental accounting, associated eco-efficiency metrics, and the accounting elements of sustainability planning.
Describe the steps used in identifying, calculating, and tracking greenhouse gases in relation with the Green House Gas (GHG) protocol.
Module Titles:
General Environmental Management Systems Guidance
International Standards
Environmental Management System Implementation
Planning for Environmental Accountability
Tracking Carbon Emissions
Additional information
Contact person: Smita
Sustainability Education Series - 10. ENVIRONMENTAL / CARBON ACCOUNTING