Intermediate $239 28 hrs Certificate 2 learners enrolled Content current as of July 2026

Carbon Accounting & Scope 3 Strategy

The most comprehensive carbon accounting course available. 8 modules, 64 slides covering the complete GHG Protocol framework — Scope 1 (stationary combustion, process emissions, fugitive sources, mobile), Scope 2 (dual reporting: location-based and market-based, RECs/GOs/PPAs, 24/7 CFE), and all 15 Scope 3 categories with spend-based, activity-based, and supplier-specific calculation methods. Includes 8 real company case studies (Unilever, Heidelberg Materials, Ørsted, Google/Alphabet, BASF, Apple, BMW, Shell), SBTi near-term and net-zero target-setting with FLAG guidance, carbon credit integrity assessment, CDP reporting alignment, ISSB S2 compliance, verification and assurance (limited vs reasonable, ISO 14064-3, ISSA 5000), and RSustain GHG digital tools (Carbon Diagnostic, ScopeTracer, GreenSetu, SBTi Modeller, GHG Assurance Workbench). Updated for GHG Protocol revision, ISSB S2 Scope 3 mandate, and CDP 2025-2026 scoring.

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What You'll Learn

  • Explain the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard including Scope 1, 2, and 3 boundary definitions
  • Apply Scope 3 Category 1-15 calculation methodologies using spend-based, activity, and supplier-specific approaches
  • Analyse supply chain emissions hotspots and prioritise categories for measurement improvement
  • Implement SBTi target-setting for near-term and long-term decarbonisation aligned with 1.5C pathways
  • Design supplier engagement programmes to collect primary emissions data across value chains
  • Build a Scope 3 reduction roadmap integrating procurement policies, logistics optimisation, and product design
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty
Expert-led programme developed by sustainability practitioners with direct industry experience in ESG reporting, climate risk, and regulatory complian...

Delivery & Pricing

Format
Online Self-Paced
Price
$239
✅ 28-hour comprehensive programme
✅ Certificate on completion
✅ Lifetime access
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