Foundation ofNet Zero & GHG Accounting
Build technical and strategic expertise in climate action, carbon measurement, and emissions management. From GHG Protocol fundamentals to corporate Net Zero roadmaps.
Foundation of Net Zero & GHG Accounting
Why Net Zero & GHG Accounting? Why Now?
The global shift toward Net Zero emissions represents one of the most significant transformations in modern business strategy. As climate risks intensify and regulatory expectations tighten, achieving Net Zero is no longer a distant aspiration- it is an immediate business imperative. Organizations are now being measured not only by their financial performance but also by their carbon accountability and contribution to a low-carbon economy.
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting plays a pivotal role in this transition. It enables companies to quantify, monitor, and manage their emissions across operations and supply chains, providing the data foundation for credible climate action. Accurate GHG accounting helps businesses set science-based targets, track progress toward Net Zero, and align with global disclosure frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, SBTi, and BRSR.
By embedding Net Zero and GHG accounting into corporate strategy, organizations can move beyond sustainability rhetoric toward measurable impact. This approach not only ensures regulatory compliance and investor confidence, but also drives operational efficiency, innovation, and long-term value creation. In an era where transparency and accountability define leadership, adopting robust GHG management practices is how companies will remain competitive, credible, and future-ready.
Course Content
Through nine in-depth modules, this comprehensive Net Zero & GHG Accounting Certificate Course provides participants with a robust foundation in climate strategy, carbon measurement, and emissions management aligned with India’s and world’s evolving sustainability frameworks. The program is designed to equip professionals, policymakers, and business leaders with the technical and strategic expertise needed to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The course begins with the fundamentals of climate science and Net Zero concepts, exploring the global climate agenda, the Paris Agreement, and national commitments. Participants will gain a clear understanding of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocols, emission scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3), and internationally recognized methodologies for carbon accounting and emission inventories.
The modules also delve into the measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) process, including data collection techniques, emission factor selection, baseline setting, and target formulation aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) principles.The advanced modules emphasize the integration of Net Zero strategies into corporate planning and investment decisions, illustrating how organizations can embed carbon management across departments such as operations, finance, supply chain, and governance. Participants will also explore carbon pricing mechanisms, offset markets, and climate disclosures under frameworks such as BRSR, TCFD, and ISSB, ensuring regulatory compliance and transparency.
Through this course, hands-on exercises and case studies will enable participants to conduct GHG inventories, calculate carbon footprints, and develop Net Zero roadmaps tailored to organizational contexts. The course further covers climate risk assessment, ESG-linked finance, and carbon neutrality verification, while addressing challenges such as data reliability, greenwashing, and third-party assurance.
By the end of the ninth-module, participants will not only understand the technical and policy dimensions of Net Zero and GHG accounting but will also be equipped to translate climate commitments into measurable, credible action- driving sustainability performance, investor confidence, and long-term business resilience.
Two Tracks. One Journey.
Choose the track that fits your goals — or enrol in both for a complete end-to-end understanding of Net Zero strategy and GHG accounting.
Net Zero Strategy and Corporate Decarbonisation
Translates Net Zero commitments into actionable corporate strategies. Covers identifying emission hotspots, setting SBTi-aligned targets, drafting decarbonisation roadmaps, integrating Net Zero into governance and financial planning, internal carbon pricing, circular economy models, and reporting via BRSR Core, CDP, and TCFD — culminating in a verified corporate Net Zero Action Plan.
Comprehensive Grounding in Climate Action & Carbon Measurement
This course on Foundations of Net Zero and GHG Accounting provides a comprehensive grounding in climate action strategies and the technical skills needed to measure, manage, and disclose greenhouse gas emissions. It brings together the science of climate change, the evolving policy and market frameworks for Net Zero, and practical tools for GHG accounting.
Part A explores the global movement towards Net Zero, including pathways, finance, policy, challenges, and case studies of governments, corporations, and local bodies. Part B dives into GHG accounting methodologies, covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, international protocols, and recognised standards.
The Advanced Course equips participants to translate Net Zero commitments into actionable corporate strategies — from identifying emission hotspots and setting science-based targets to drafting roadmaps and implementing decarbonisation across operations and supply chains.
Through lectures, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will develop the ability to critically analyse Net Zero strategies, assess emissions profiles, and design credible decarbonisation roadmaps for organisations and sectors.
9 In-Depth Modules
From climate science fundamentals to advanced corporate Net Zero implementation — a structured, practice-ready curriculum aligned with global frameworks.
Climate Science & Net Zero Fundamentals
Global climate agenda, the Paris Agreement, national NDCs, and the distinction between Net Zero, carbon neutrality, and climate neutrality.
GHG Protocol & Emission Scopes
Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (purchased energy), and Scope 3 (value chain) emissions — methodologies, standards, and emission inventories under the GHG Protocol and ISO standards.
Net Zero Pathways & Policy Frameworks
Sectoral pathways across energy, industry, transport, and agriculture. Green finance, carbon markets, UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, and policy instruments driving the transition.
Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV)
Data collection techniques, emission factor selection, baseline setting, and target formulation aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) principles.
Challenges & Critiques of Net Zero
Common pitfalls, greenwashing risks, data reliability challenges, and third-party assurance considerations in Net Zero strategy and reporting.
Corporate Net Zero Strategy & Roadmaps
Identifying emission hotspots, setting baselines, defining SBTi-aligned targets, and drafting prioritised decarbonisation roadmaps with global case studies.
Integration into Governance & Finance
Embedding Net Zero across operations, supply chains, governance, and financial planning — including internal carbon pricing and circular economy models.
Climate Disclosures & ESG Reporting
Monitoring via KPIs and reporting under BRSR Core, CDP, TCFD, and ISSB frameworks. Climate risk assessment and ESG-linked finance.
Net Zero Action Plan & Verification
Drafting a corporate Net Zero Action Plan with verification aligned to ISO 14064 — turning sustainability commitments into measurable, credible outcomes.
What You'll Learn
Understand the concept, history, and science of Net Zero and differentiate between Net Zero, carbon neutrality, and climate neutrality.
Learn global commitments like the Paris Agreement and NDCs, and explore pathways to Net Zero across energy, industry, transport, and agriculture.
Gain GHG accounting fundamentals under the GHG Protocol and ISO standards — Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in full depth.
Set science-based targets (SBTi), track progress toward Net Zero, and align with global disclosure frameworks including BRSR, TCFD, and CDP.
Develop corporate Net Zero roadmaps — from identifying hotspots and baselining emissions to drafting and verifying a full Net Zero Action Plan.
Understand future directions including Net Positive strategies, carbon markets, ESG-linked finance, and integrating climate resilience with Net Zero goals.
Meet Your Faculty
India's leading climate risk, GHG accounting, and sustainability professionals — bringing real-world technical and strategic expertise to every session.
Who Is This Course For?
ESG & Sustainability Teams
Professionals building climate strategies, preparing GHG inventories, and managing Net Zero commitments.
Finance & Investment Professionals
Fund managers, ESG analysts, and capital market professionals navigating climate-related financial risk and ESG-linked finance.
Legal & Compliance Teams
Counsels and compliance officers managing climate disclosure obligations under BRSR, TCFD, and CDP frameworks.
Board Members & Senior Leaders
Executives responsible for overseeing Net Zero commitments, climate governance, and sustainability strategy.
Students & Early-Career Professionals
Those building technical skills for roles in climate consulting, carbon accounting, and sustainable finance.
Policy Professionals & Academics
Regulators and researchers seeking deep expertise in climate policy, GHG frameworks, and decarbonisation strategy.
Advance Your Career in Net Zero & GHG Accounting
Admissions for the Advanced Course are now open. Enrol in one or both tracks and build the skills to drive credible climate action in your organisation.