Course description
This multi-format training course covers the fundamental science, concepts, business case, regulations, and best practices required to develop and deliver an appropriate net zero strategy including calculating emissions and setting carbon reduction targets.
It is available as a 20-hour self-paced online or a 2-day face-to-face training course. The self-paced online version can be started at any time and worked through at the learner’s own pace. Learners are each assigned an expert tutor who will be available to provide support via telephone or email. The face-to-face version is delivered at the EI Offices in London.
The courses gives an overview of: climate science, climate adaptation, climate mitigation, science based targets, GHG accounting conventions, and 'Offsetting'/'Greenhouse Gas Removals' (GGR). The course situates Net Zero within related concepts such as 'Carbon Negative', Carbon Positive', 'Carbon Neutral', 'Zero' or 'Low' emissions.
A number of case studies and practical exercises/activities support learners in developing or reviewing Net Zero plans for their organisation.
At the end of the course there is a short online multiple-choice revision assessment. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an end-of-course certificate from the Energy Institute.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- Energy professionals who are involved in developing and delivering Net Zero for their organisation.
- Senior management, policy makers and other non-energy professionals looking to develop their understanding of the Net Zero future and its implications / opportunities for their organisation's long-term strategy and planning.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Learning Outcomes:
- Awareness of varying definitions of 'net zero’
- Ability to place the concept of ‘net zero’ within the context of similar & associated approaches to climate change mitigation
- Awareness and understanding of some common criticisms of ‘net zero’
- The concept and significance of ‘net-zero’ climate strategies & targets
- Understanding of the global, national, sectoral, and organisational contexts for an organisation’s approach to ‘net zero’
- Advantages of achieving Net Zero
- How to develop a robust Net Zero Strategy
- How to create and implement a plan for Net Zero delivery
- How to effectively communicate the plan to internal and external stakeholders
Training Course Content
Modules:
- The concept of Net Zero - science and policy
- The business case for Net Zero
- Developing a Net Zero strategy and targets
- Communicating Net Zero to internal and external stakeholders
- Delivering Net Zero within your organisation
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