An Intensive 10-day Training Course
ESG Strategy and Carbon Accounting:
Measuring Impact, Driving Sustainability
Building Robust ESG Frameworks and Carbon Accounting Systems for Sustainable Corporate Performance
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INTRODUCTION
The ESG Strategy and Carbon Accounting Course provides an in-depth understanding of how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, when combined with carbon accounting, can drive strategic transformation and long-term value creation. As sustainability evolves from a moral obligation to a competitive advantage, organizations are expected to measure, manage, and communicate their ESG performance with precision and transparency.
This EuroMaTech ESG Strategy and Carbon Accounting Training empowers participants to integrate ESG priorities into corporate strategy, operational frameworks, and investment decisions. Through a combination of case studies, discussions, and analytical exercises, participants will learn how to assess sustainability risks, design impactful ESG strategies, and implement credible carbon accounting systems aligned with international standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, and the GHG Protocol.
By mastering the interconnection between ESG frameworks and carbon management, professionals will be equipped to build comprehensive sustainability reports, enhance investor confidence, and contribute meaningfully to the global Net Zero transition.
Key highlights in ESG Strategy and Carbon Accounting Course:
- Building and operationalizing ESG strategies aligned with global frameworks
- Applying GHG accounting standards and carbon reporting principles
- Assessing environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities
- Measuring and disclosing sustainability performance and carbon impact
- Linking ESG initiatives to value creation, innovation, and investor engagement
MODULES
This EuroMaTech 10-day training course, comprises of two parts, as detailed below:
MODULE I - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) on Global Perspective
MODULE II - Carbon Accounting and Management: Measuring, Reporting, and Reducing Emissions
Each module has been developed distinctly, such that it can be attended as an individual 5-day training course. However, for optimum training outcome, participants are encouraged to attend Module 1 and Module 2, as a complete 2-week training course.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this ESG Strategy and Carbon Accounting training course, participants will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive ESG strategies aligned with global frameworks
- Establish effective carbon accounting systems and emission reduction plans
- Evaluate sustainability risks and opportunities within business operations
- Communicate ESG performance to stakeholders and investors
- Apply sustainability metrics for performance improvement and reporting
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This EuroMaTech ESG Strategy and Carbon Accounting Course is designed for professionals seeking to align sustainability with business performance, including:
- ESG and Sustainability Managers
- Environmental and Carbon Reporting Specialists
- Corporate Strategy and Compliance Officers
- Risk and Governance Executives
- Finance, CSR, and Investor Relations Managers
- Project and Operations Leaders driving sustainability initiatives
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This EuroMaTech training course follows an applied learning methodology that combines expert-led instruction, interactive group discussions, and hands-on workshops. Participants engage in real-life ESG and carbon reporting exercises, including data analysis, performance evaluation, and sustainability disclosure simulations.
Digital tools and frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and SBTi are used to reinforce practical learning, while collaborative sessions foster knowledge exchange and cross-sector insights. This approach ensures that participants not only understand the theory behind ESG and carbon accounting but can also apply it effectively within their organizational contexts.
TRAINING SUMMARY
The ESG Strategy and Carbon Accounting: Measuring Impact, Driving Sustainability Course offers a structured and comprehensive framework for integrating sustainability principles into business strategy. Across ten intensive days, participants gain advanced knowledge of ESG systems, carbon measurement, and performance reporting in alignment with global standards such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, and the GHG Protocol.
The course combines strategic thinking with technical expertise—enabling participants to design, implement, and monitor ESG and carbon management initiatives that enhance organizational transparency and accountability. By the end of the course, delegates will be capable of creating measurable sustainability roadmaps, improving climate disclosures, and driving long-term value through responsible business practices and effective environmental stewardship.
TRAINING OUTLINE
Module 1: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) on Global Perspective
Day 1: Overview of ESG
- What is ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)?
- Environmental concern and their impact on business
- Social Concerns
- Governance Concerns and its impact on your company
- The Evolution of ESG
- EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety)
- Skills required for ESG Specialist
Day 2: ESG Investing
- Understanding ESG investing
- Concept of sustainable investing
- How Is ESG Investing Different from Sustainable Investing?
- Investment strategies
- Institutional investors
- Principles for Responsible Investment
- Pros and Cons of ESG Investing
Day 3: Operationalizing ESG
- Operationalizing ESG principles
- Demands, necessity drive ESG interest
- The ESG Criteria
- ESG metrics
- Data should our organization be prepared to collect
- Strengthening ESG practices and climate transition in financial markets
- A Roadmap for Boards & Their Organizations
Day 4: Reporting, risk and internal audit’s role
- Understanding ESG Reporting Standards
- Risks associated with ESG
- Climate risk and other ESG risk assessments
- Tracking the Regulatory Environment
- The Emergence of ESG
- The Challenge:
- Stakeholder Expectation
- Disclosures
- Competitive Advantages
- Performance
- Materiality
- Skill Sets for Internal Auditors
- Internal audit and ESG issues
Day 5: Global Perspectives & Insights
- ESG and long-term sustainable enterprise value
- Recent developments and dynamics
- Tools at internal audit’s disposal
- The measure of transparency
- ESG investing and climate transition
- ESG Awareness in 2022 & Benchmarking in ESG
- Case Study
Module 2: Carbon Accounting and Management: Measuring, Reporting, and Reducing Emissions
Day 6: Fundamentals of Carbon Accounting and Climate Frameworks
- The Global Climate Challenge: Climate Change, Paris Agreement, and Carbon Markets
- Understanding Greenhouse Gases and the Carbon Cycle
- The Role of Carbon Accounting in Sustainability and ESG Strategies
- Key Principles and Methodologies of GHG Accounting
- Overview of Global Standards: GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, PAS 2050, SBTi
- Defining System Boundaries, Base Years, and Organizational Structures
- Workshop: Building a Simple Emissions Baseline for an Organization
Day 7: Data Collection, Measurement, and Quantification of Emissions
- Identifying Emission Sources: Direct and Indirect Emissions
- Categorizing Emissions by Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3
- Emission Factors and Calculation Methods
- Tools and Software for Data Tracking and Emissions Modeling
- Managing Data Uncertainty and Improving Data Quality
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and its Integration with Carbon Footprinting
- Practical Exercise: Calculating GHG Emissions from Corporate Operations
Day 8: Carbon Reporting, Verification, and Disclosure Standards
- International Reporting Frameworks: GHG Protocol, CDP, GRI, TCFD, and IFRS S2
- Principles of Transparency, Consistency, Accuracy, and Completeness in Reporting
- Aligning Carbon Data with ESG Disclosure Requirements
- The Verification and Assurance Process (Internal and External Audits)
- Carbon Performance Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Communicating Results to Investors, Regulators, and Stakeholders
- Case Study: How Leading Corporations Report and Verify Their Carbon Emissions
Day 9: Carbon Reduction, Energy Efficiency, and Offset Strategies
- Setting Emission Reduction Targets Aligned with Science-Based Initiatives
- Identifying Carbon Reduction Opportunities in Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chains
- Renewable Energy Integration and Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001)
- Low-Carbon Technologies and Circular Economy Principles
- Carbon Offset Mechanisms: Nature-Based and Technological Solutions
- Evaluating Offset Quality and Integrity (REDD+, Gold Standard, Verified Carbon Standard)
- Workshop: Developing a Carbon Reduction Roadmap for Your Organization
Day 10: Strategic Carbon Management and the Path to Net Zero
- Embedding Carbon Management into Corporate Strategy and Governance
- Linking Carbon Management with Risk Assessment and Financial Planning
- Green Financing, Carbon Pricing, and the Economics of Decarbonization
- Developing a Net Zero Strategy and Transition Plan
- Building Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership Commitment
- Emerging Trends: AI in Carbon Analytics, Digital MRV (Measurement, Reporting, Verification)
- Final Group Project: Designing a Holistic Carbon Management Action Plan
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