Organizations are increasingly relying on evidence for both internal and external
stakeholders of competence and experience in the ability to successfully measure,
report and mitigate Greenhouse Gas emissions and manage a pathway to net
zero. A BSI Greenhouse Gas qualification will give organizations confidence that an
individual or employee has attended relevant training and has been adequately
assessed on their knowledge and understanding. BSI Greenhouse Gas
qualifications are an excellent way to provide organizations with a full learning
pathway to help them respond to the rising position of GHG measuring and
reporting. The pathway compliments the BSI 7 stage pathway to Net Zero.
Achieving the professional qualification means that you have a full understanding
of quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions using appropriate
frameworks, including quantifying your organization’s greenhouse gas emissions
and being able to quantify the carbon footprint of your product(s). You’ll also be skilled in demonstrating carbon neutrality through quantification, reduction and
offsetting of greenhouse gas emissions.

How will I benefit?

Earning this qualification will:
• Gain an understanding of the key principles of what GHG emissions are
• Better define the GHG emission boundaries for your organization to support in
mitigating them
• Enhance the integrity of your GHG quantification within your organization's
environmental reporting
• Fostering commitment and leadership from top management, in addressing
GHG emissions, facilitating progress towards reduction, removal, and climate
change adaptation goals
• Developing a comprehensive plan to achieve effective carbon reduction and
mitigation, providing a roadmap for sustainable operations
• Achieving consensus and clarity on the scope of your organization's carbon
management plan, ensuring efficient and effective implementation
• Become familiar with GHG emissions verification and validation processes
• Choose the appropriate type of verification and validation exercise for your
organization
• Comprehend the key principles for determining the carbon footprint of a
product
• Quantify and report on the GHG emissions of your product(s)
• Recognize the importance of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) when calculating the
carbon footprint of products
• Develop a comprehensive strategy to achieve carbon neutrality, on your
pathway to net zero
• Embed GHG management and carbon neutrality into your environmental and
energy management activities
• Improve environmental and energy performance, contributing to reduced risk,
carbon emissions, and associated costs

What will I learn?

By the end of this qualification pathway, you will be able to:
• Outline the importance and benefits of quantifying and reporting on
greenhouse gas emissions following ISO 14064-1:2018
• Describe the key requirements, terms and definitions of ISO 14064-1:2018
• Describe how to define the boundaries of GHG emissions associated with
your organization to develop a framework to measure, report and manage
those emissions
• Define and develop a framework to implement a carbon management plan
and obtain top management buy-in
• Determine a suitable GHG reporting boundary; taking into account emission
scopes and life cycle perspective
• Plan data collection and calculate GHG emissions
• Define and support the formation and establishment of an implementation
team
• Outline the principles, requirements, terms, and guidelines of ISO 14064-
3:2019

Distinguish between verification, validation and management system
audits
• Outline the difference between first-, second-, and third-party verification
and validation
• Comprehend the key principles, requirements, terms, and guidelines of
ISO 14067 and where it sits within the broader family of ISO standards
addressing GHG emissions
• Develop a process map to calculate a product’s carbon footprint
• Calculate the in-use product carbon footprint for a range of products and
the allocated carbon footprint of products
• Outline the key principles, requirements, terms, and guidelines of ISO
14068-1
• Develop a plan to become carbon neutral: Quantification, reduction,
offsetting and reporting
• Prepare and document a carbon neutrality management plan
• Claim and maintain carbon neutrality status

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the design, development, management, and reporting of their
organization’s GHG emissions and removals. These stakeholders could range from
internal engineers and data analysts to external contractors and consultants.

Duration

8 days

How will I learn?

This qualification pathway is divided into five separate courses over eight days in
total. These courses are instructor-led and can be delivered in either virtual or inperson (depending on schedule).

What will I gain?

 On completion of the courses and after passing the five qualifications exams, you
will earn BSI’s Greenhouse Gas Professional qualification, including BSI’s Mark of
Trust qualification badge, which you can share on your CV, emails, and social
media sites such as LinkedIn.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites.
It will be useful for delegates to pre-read the standard before attending the course.
A basic understanding of global warming issues would be helpful.

Further information

Delegates that complete the individual courses without passing the necessary
qualifications exams will still earn receive certificates of attendance.