The Carbon Reduction Roadmap: Guiding Smes to Sustainability

This course enables learners to gain insights into carbon measurement, reduction techniques, regulatory compliance, and the integration of sustainability goals into business practices.

What You'll Learn

Learning Unit 1: Introduction to Carbon Footprint Standards and Environmental Management

LO1: Analyse the principles of ISO:14001 ISO:14064 and related carbon management standards to identify potential 'hot spots' for organisational carbon footprint reduction.

LO2: Design carbon reduction strategies using environmental management systems (EMS) and prioritise initiatives based on organisational requirements.

Learning Unit 2: Carbon Footprint Analysis Tools and Techniques

LO3: Develop targeted carbon reduction plans using screening tools to identify emission 'hot spots' within an organisation.

LO4: Implement potential technologies to mitigate carbon footprint 'hot spots' and project their impact on reduction potentials.

LU3: Developing and Implementing Carbon Reduction Plans

LO5: Evaluate carbon reduction plans focusing on key components and implementation techniques for achieving measurable outcomes.

LO6: Evaluate carbon footprint reduction initiatives through cost-benefit analysis and prioritisation methods to guide organisational decision-making.

Minimum Entry Requirement

• Possess minimally a 'N' Level and/or listen, speak, read, and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 5.
• Use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 3.
• For learners without the prerequisite, they will be allowed to be accepted in the course, should they possess a minimum of 1 year of relevant working experience.