What you'll learn:
- Build a real world understanding of climate change & what will it take to drive net zero transition
- Analyse the sources of Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions across sectors and identify actionable steps for adaptation & mitigation
- Understand various ESG Standards & Frameworks (e.g., GRI, SDG, TCFD, SBTi, EFRAG, IFRS) for reporting & governance
- Learn about green climate technologies (e.g., CCUS, EVs, Hydrogen, Renewables, Heat pumps) & various climate financing mechanisms
- Reflect on your own personal Carbon Footprint and build a comprehensive Climate Strategy for a business
ESG, Climate Change, and Sustainability are popular topics these days. What do they mean, what needs to happen and how can you develop a comprehensive ESG &Climate Action Strategy for your organization?
This course offers the right balance between the insights and best practices from top-tier consulting firms and practical wisdom of what works in the real world. The course content has already been vetted by experts across multiple events &forums (e.g., World Economic Forum, COP 28) and brings you the latest insights on this topic. The course is filled with many examples and hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning, proprietary frameworks to analyze various sectors & industries, and includes two case studies to estimate your Personal Carbon Footprint and build a comprehensive Climate Action Strategy.
The course is structured in eight modules:
Module 1: WHY - Climate Action
Science behind Climate Change &the Paris Agreement
Impact on Nature & Biodiversity
Adaptation & Mitigation
Module 2: WHAT - Sources of Emissions
GHG Emissions across various sectors &the Energy Transition
Top regions &countries with the highest GHG emissions
Analysing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in Corporates
Personal Carbon Footprint
Module 3: WHAT - State of Response
Response so far by major Governments (COPs & NDCs)
Science-Based Targets (SBTi) for Companies
Examples &best practices
Module 4: HOW - Green Technologies
Framework for Net Zero Action &Green Technologies
Carbon Capture Utilisation &Storage, Renewables, Energy Storage &Hydrogen
Electrification in Buildings, Automotive (EVs) &Batteries
Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cost competitiveness & Start-ups
Module 5: HOW - Industries Net Zero Roadmap
Net Zero Industry Assessment Framework
Sources of Emission and Mitigation in the Oil & Gas sector
Sources of Emission and Mitigation in the Automotive sector
Sources of Emission and Mitigation in the Food & Agriculture sector
Sources of Emission and Mitigation in the Banking & Financial Services sector
Module 6: HOW - Climate Finance
Mechanisms for Carbon Pricing & Funding
Emissions Trading System (ETS), Carbon Tax, Carbon Credits & Offsets (VCM)
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Internal Carbon Pricing &Green Consumer Premium
Module 7: ACT - Corporate Climate Action
Strategic Framework for Corporate Climate Action
Corporate Case Study - Patagonia
Corporate Case Study - Orsted
Module 8: ACT - ESG Standards & Frameworks
Recent Developments (UN Sustainable Development Goals, Davos Manifesto 2020)
Popular ESG Standards & Frameworks (GRI, SDG, TCFD)
Convergence of Frameworks (EFRAG, IFRS, US SEC)
ESGImpact & Value Creation
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Build a strong foundation of climate science & net zero transition framework
Assess Scope 1, 2 &3 emissions across sectors and actionable steps for adaptation &mitigation
Learn about green technologies their commercial attractiveness &mechanisms for funding
Understand various ESG Standards & Frameworks for reporting & governance
The entire course material including the slide presentation, frameworks, and toolkit is fully downloadable. Further, there are additional handpicked reading materials and resources available for your reference.
Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions or clarifications. All the best for your learning journey!
