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Finance & Accounting

Carbon Accounting and Greenhouse Gas Reporting

Investors, lenders, customers and regulators now expect organisations to measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions accurately. This course teaches finance and sustainability professionals how to calculate scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, choose emission factors, build an emissions inventory, set reduction targets and prepare reliable reports that can withstand assurance.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Carbon data is becoming as important as financial data, and finance teams are increasingly asked to own it. You will learn a practical, auditable approach to carbon accounting.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

Step-by-step calculation exercises, inventory-building workshops, review of published sustainability reports and discussion of assurance findings.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain greenhouse gas accounting principles and boundaries
  • Calculate scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
  • Select appropriate activity data and emission factors
  • Build and maintain an emissions inventory
  • Set science-informed reduction targets and track progress
  • Prepare emissions reports ready for assurance
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Finance and controlling professionals
  • Sustainability and ESG managers
  • Operations and facilities managers
  • Procurement managers addressing supplier emissions
  • Internal auditors
  • Consultants supporting climate reporting
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Emissions calculation
  • Data management
  • Target setting
  • Sustainability reporting
  • Assurance readiness
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Carbon Accounting Basics

  1. 09:00–09:54Why emissions reporting matters
  2. 09:54–10:48Greenhouse gases and global warming potential
  3. 10:48–11:00Organisational and operational boundaries
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Organisational and operational boundaries (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Scope 1, 2 and 3 explained
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: defining your boundary

Day 2Direct and Energy Emissions

  1. 09:00–09:54Fuel combustion and process emissions
  2. 09:54–10:48Location-based and market-based electricity
  3. 10:48–11:00Refrigerants and fugitive emissions
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Refrigerants and fugitive emissions (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Emission factor sources
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: calculating scope 1 and 2

Day 3Value Chain Emissions

  1. 09:00–09:54The 15 scope 3 categories
  2. 09:54–10:48Spend-based versus activity-based methods
  3. 10:48–11:00Supplier data collection
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Supplier data collection (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Prioritising material categories
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: scope 3 screening

Day 4Targets and Reduction

  1. 09:00–09:54Baselines and recalculation policies
  2. 09:54–10:48Reduction targets and pathways
  3. 10:48–11:00Carbon pricing and offsets
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Carbon pricing and offsets (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Integrating carbon into budgets
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: corporate decarbonisation plan

Day 5Reporting and Assurance

  1. 09:00–09:54Report structure and disclosures
  2. 09:54–10:48Data controls and audit trails
  3. 10:48–11:00Preparing for third-party assurance
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Preparing for third-party assurance (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Common errors in emissions reports
  7. 13:06–14:00Personal action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

London 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Cape Town 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 31 May - 4 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Paris 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Istanbul 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Barcelona 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Rome 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 27 Sept - 1 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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€1,250.-Register
London 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Vienna 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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€2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 29 Nov - 3 Dec 2027
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€1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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€3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
€1,250.-Register

Good to know

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How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

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