6 Month Certification in Net Zero Carbon Management

This 6-month certification lays the foundation of corporate carbon management and net-zero strategy. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of greenhouse gas accounting and mitigation, learning to apply the GHG Protocol and other standards to measure emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3. Coursework emphasizes applied learning: students work through simulations and case projects to conduct carbon footprint analyses and propose reduction strategies. Core modules cover carbon accounting tools, emissions baselining, and the science of net-zero targets. For example, we study the Science Based Targets initiative’s Net-Zero Standard (the world’s only science-aligned framework for corporate net-zero goals), ensuring participants understand how to set credible, 1.5°C-aligned targets. By course end, graduates can integrate basic carbon measurement and reduction planning into business decision-making, preparing them to help their organizations develop viable net-zero roadmaps.

Key Components: Carbon accounting and GHG inventory methods; fundamentals of net-zero strategy and mitigation levers; use of climate standards (e.g. GHG Protocol, SBTi); hands-on projects (e.g. calculating a company’s emissions footprint, designing a reduction plan); and case discussions on implementing net-zero policies in industry.

Target Outcomes: Students complete the course able to evaluate a corporation’s carbon emissions profile, apply internationally recognized carbon accounting protocols, and formulate a preliminary net-zero strategy. They will have practical experience with applied scenarios (for instance, determining cost-effective emission reduction projects) and a clear understanding of the business case for carbon management (as documented by the IEA and industry studies).