Northumbria University is proud to offer the ISEP Certified Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations CPD course is Certified by ISEP against the Carbon Footprinting and Reporting syllabus.
The course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to calculate the carbon footprint of an organisation, in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The content is largely generic, supported by a range of case studies, and is applicable to organisations of any size or sector.
The course starts with an introduction to why organisations measure, report and commit to reducing carbon emissions with an overview of financial, legal and moral drivers including procurement drivers, UK legislation and climate science. This culminates in an exercise on climate risk, opportunity and adaptation. The afternoon of the first day then introduces basic carbon reporting inline with requirements of SECR Regulations (including topics such as Scope, 1, 2 and Scope 3 business travel, baseline recalculation, Scope 2 dual reporting).
The second day progresses to reporting topics such as Scope 3 category 1 – purchased goods and services along with 4 other Scope 3 categories to align with requirements of PPN 06/21. This session then moves on to reviewing climate initiatives, setting a Net Zero Target and how to develop a Carbon Reduction Plan.
The course includ
es a number of activities and calculation exercises and delegates will also be sign posted to additional resources. There is an expectation that learners will set aside one additional day to work through the optional self-directed learning activities provided.
PLEASE NOTE: This course was formerly known as the Advanced Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting) and reporting for Organisations - the course syllabus has been updated and renamed in line with the ISEPs course guidelines but covers the same content at the same level as before.
The course is aimed towards environmental managers, energy managers, facilities managers, sustainability managers, business owners and directors. The content is appropriate for all business sizes across the private and public sectors.
The course is designed for practitioners, tasked with measuring the carbon impact of their organisation in line with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Delegates are not required to have prior knowledge of the topic, but those who do are equally welcome.
Please ensure you read the learning outcome section of this webpage (see tab at bottom of this page) to determine the suitability of the course content for your training needs.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us in advance of your booking at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk
There is a short multiple choice online assessment on completion of the course. A link will be emailed out to you following your course. You must complete the assessment within four weeks. The required pass rate for the assessment is 70%, and we will offer one free resit. If necessary, you can book further resits of the assessment at a cost of £30. Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the assessment.
PLEASE NOTE: When you click 'Book Now' we are unable to list the dates in chronological order. Please scroll to the bottom of the date list to find and book your preferred date.
Our available dates for 2025 are as follows:
January 2026
20th & 21st January 2026 - Online
February 2026
10th & 12th February 2026 - Online
March 2026
3rd & 4th March 2026 - Newcastle Campus
17th & 19th March 2026 - Online
April 2026
22nd & 23rd April 2026 - Online
May 2026
5th & 7th May 2026 - Online
20th & 21st May 2026 - Online
June 2026
16th & 18th June 2026 - Online
July 2026
14th & 15th July 2026 - Online
PLEASE NOTE: All courses will run subject to minimum numbers. In the unlikely event we need to cancel a course you have booked, we will let you know by email no later than 14 days prior to the course start date. You will be offered the choice of moving your booking to an alternative date or a full refund for the course fee.
To book a place on Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations please click the 'Book Now' button above.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange to pay for your booking via invoice, please email us at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk.
This part of the course provides an introduction to the climate crisis, the latest climate science and why we are facing a climate and health emergency. The aim is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively engage employees and decision makers in meaningful conversations about climate risk, opportunity and action.
Delegates will explore the impact the changing climate will have on the environment, society, economy, and a range of businesses. The session will cover the policy, market and stakeholder drivers for change and why we need to move beyond business as usual.
Learners can expect to cover basic carbon footprint practices that would be appropriate for micro businesses, SMEs and large businesses alike, from any sector. The content will focus on the requirements to satisfy the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulations. The content is aligned to the UK Government Environmental Reporting Guidelines, as well as the internationally recognised Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard for organisational reporting.
The content of the second day will extend the learning in from the preceding parts to widen the boundary of organisational reporting to include more Scope 3 subcategories. Whilst there won’t be time to cover all 15 sub-categories of Scope 3, the course will look at 5 sub-categories as a minimum, as detailed below.
Many organisations have identified their supply chain emissions (Category 1 - Purchased goods and services) as their largest source of carbon emissions and a strategic opportunity to measure, report and reduce emissions towards a Net Zero position. In addition, the requirements of PPN 06/21 require organisation to report on 5 subcategories of Scope 3 (business travel, employee commuting, waste generated in operations, upstream transportation and distribution and downstream transportation and distribution). The course ends by exploring options for Net Zero target setting and carbon reduction planning in line with a range of recognised standards and initiatives.
This course has been incredibly comprehensive given we have only had two days to cover Scope 1, 2 and 3 (5 categories). The information and experienced gained from the last two days has increased my confidence in reporting (for an SME) and the exercises/activities we did were useful in making sure we could apply our knowledge. The course tutor was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful with understanding the nuances of reporting for many different companies present on the course. The information was clearly laid out and accessible. I would definitely recommend the two day course to anyone who is starting out on understanding, measuring or reporting their organisations carbon footprint.
We are Curious
A very interesting and informative day, presented by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainer. That coupled with some excellent networking opportunities, time very well spent.
Peter Bowen, Group Quality Manager | Robertson Group
Fantastic days’ training on Carbon Emissions. The information provided will really support me in my role. I would highly recommend to anyone working in the sustainability field.
Dianne Pattison, Policy Officer (Sustainability) | Sunderland City Council
This course was excellent, well-structured and I have learnt a lot about all the wider aspects of carbon management which will be invaluable to my footprinting work. THANK YOU!
Robynne Lawley, Conservation Programmes Co‑ordinator | World Land Trust
It's hard to know what carbon accounting course to sign up to, but I'm really glad I did this one - so much content, explained thoroughly, and it was great to meet people from so many different fields! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us!
Olivia Beale, Senior Sustainability Consultant | Scott White and Hookins
Hands down the best carbon accounting/management course ever! Better than what I could have hoped for! Much appreciated! Thank you so much! You're the best!
Anonymous
Delivery Method Short Course
Location
Online, Newcastle City Centre Campus, London Campus
Start January 2026, February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026, June 2026, July 2026
Duration
Two Days
Sector
Architecture, Built Environment and Construction, Digital, Tech and Creative, Engineering and Manufacturing, Financial and Legal Services, Health and Social Care, Leadership and Management
Fee
Online @ £550 / In person (Newcastle) @ £600 / In person (London) @ £650 - all prices are per delegate
There are no standard entry requirements. The course is taught in English. A good understanding of spoken English and Maths would be helpful.
Day One: The Climate Emergency: Risk, Opportunity and Business Resilience:
On completion of day one of the course, delegates will have knowledge of the following key learning outcomes:
Day Two: Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting) Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations
On completion of day two of the course, delegates will have knowledge of the following key learning outcomes:
(Note: There will not be time to cover all 15 subcategories. As a minimum the course will cover those marked * below)
Dr Mary Argyraki
Mary has been a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management and Senior Consultant at the University of Sunderland, for more than 26 years. She is an ISEP Registered Auditor and approved Trainer for a number of ISEP courses, as well as an approved Assessor for PISEP. She has been a member of ISEP North East Steering Group and recently joined the London and South East Regional Group.
Mary has 33 years experience in environmental management as applied to organisations of all sizes and sectors. Her expertise is in the application of environmental management tools and standards such as Auditing, Life Cycle assessments, Risk and Impact assessments, development and implementation of systems to standards such as ISO14001 and EMAS and environmental reporting. She has developed and delivered ISEP, IOSH and NEBOSH approved courses both in UK and abroad.
Her interests are in the application of life-cycle assessments and environmental issues of products/services. Selected experience in LCA includes carbon footprint studies for commercial clients , training in LCA and in assessing organisational and product carbon footprints. As an academic, Mary has developed, lead and delivered an MSc in EHS, on campus since 1997 and on line since 2007. Her LCA teaching has been part of this MSc and lead to commercial projects and related work placements. She has been an examiner for a number of MSc and PhD theses some of which related to life cycle assessments, and she has reviewed academic articles relating to carbon footprint of cities.
Anna-Lisa Mills
Anna-Lisa Mills, Director of True North Sustainability is a highly committed, experienced, knowledgeable and passionate environmental practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in environmental management, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). She has experience working in both in-house and consultancy roles. Anna-Lisa has a proven track record in developing, implementing and leading environmental, sustainability and carbon strategies for a wide range of organisations from SMEs to large multi-nationals.
Anna-Lisa is a Chartered Environmentalist and a fellow Member of ISEP. She has completed Al Gore’s training programme to become a Climate Reality Leader and is an active member of ISEP’s Climate Change and Energy Steering Group as well as ISEP’s North East Steering Group.
Anna-Lisa also has strong experience in education and training and is an Associate Lecturer at Northumbria University and visiting lecturer to Sunderland University. Anna-Lisa is an approved trainer for a range of ISEP, NEBOSH, BSI, IRCA and NQA approved course.
April Sotomayor
April is the national lead for Investors in the Environment, a not-for-profit service dedicated to using environmental management systems to drive organisational performance on sustainability. April is an experienced sustainability professional with over 14 years’ experience in environment and sustainability, and has developed and supported ambitious environmental and sustainability strategies across a range of complicated organisations. April has a track record for developing individuals and increasing organisational understanding of environmental impacts and implementation of solutions. She is skilled at environmental management systems, project management and strategy, carbon emissions reduction planning, and engagement.
April is a Chartered Environmentalist and a full member of ISEP. She has also completed Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership training programme is an experienced speaker on climate change. April is also a TED x and TED Countdown organiser, dedicated to accelerating solutions to the climate crisis. She is an ISEP approved trainer for the Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management, Climate Change, and Carbon Champion courses.
Lee Jackson
Lee a Director at SmartCarbon who maintains a keen interest in consultancy and training. Lee has experience supporting organisations from a wide range of business sectors with the decarbonisation agenda.
Lee is an associate member of ISEP and an approved trainer for the climate and carbon courses. Lee is passionate and pragmatic in working with both businesses and community groups to create meaningful impact in response to the climate emergency that we face.
Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations: online @ £550 / in person (Newcastle campus) @ £600 / in person (London campus) @ £650 - all fees are per delegate
Bookings made on this page must be paid for with a credit or debit card. If you prefer you can request to pay via invoice by emailing us at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk
If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact us at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk before booking.
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