This multi-format training course covers the fundamental science, concepts, business case, regulations, and best practices required to develop and deliver an appropriate net zero strategy including calculating emissions and setting carbon reduction targets.
It is available as a 20-hour self-paced online or a 2-day face-to-face training course. The self-paced online version can be started at any time and worked through at the learner’s own pace. Learners are each assigned an expert tutor who will be available to provide support via telephone or email. The face-to-face version is delivered at the EI Offices in London.
The courses gives an overview of: climate science, climate adaptation, climate mitigation, science based targets, GHG accounting conventions, and 'Offsetting'/'Greenhouse Gas Removals' (GGR). The course situates Net Zero within related concepts such as 'Carbon Negative', Carbon Positive', 'Carbon Neutral', 'Zero' or 'Low' emissions.
A number of case studies and practical exercises/activities support learners in developing or reviewing Net Zero plans for their organisation.
At the end of the course there is a short online multiple-choice revision assessment. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an end-of-course certificate from the Energy Institute.
Format
Length
Date
Location
Member
price
Non-Member
price
Face-to-face
2 days
TBC
London
Member price: £660.00 + VAT
£660.00 + VAT
Non-Member price: £825.00 + VAT
£825.00 + VAT
Face-to-face
N/A
01/04/25 - 02/04/25
London
Member price: £690.00 + VAT
£690.00 + VAT
Non-Member price: £865.00 + VAT
£865.00 + VAT
Face-to-face
N/A
03/11/25 - 04/11/25
London
Member price: £690.00 + VAT
£690.00 + VAT
Non-Member price: £865.00 + VAT
£865.00 + VAT
Self-paced Online
20 hours
N/A
Anywhere
Member price: £475.00 + VAT
£475.00 + VAT
Non-Member price: £595.00 + VAT
£595.00 + VAT
Agenda
Pre-reading:
Modules:
- The concept of Net Zero - science and policy
- The business case for Net Zero
- Developing a Net Zero strategy and targets
- Communicating Net Zero to internal and external stakeholders
- Delivering Net Zero within your organisation
Assessment:
- At the end of the course there is a short online multiple-choice revision assessment. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an end-of-course Certificate by the Energy Institute.
What will I learn?
- Awareness of varying definitions of 'net zero’
- Ability to place the concept of ‘net zero’ within the context of similar & associated approaches to climate change mitigation
- Awareness and understanding of some common criticisms of ‘net zero’
- The concept and significance of ‘net-zero’ climate strategies & targets
- Understanding of the global, national, sectoral, and organisational contexts for an organisation’s approach to ‘net zero’
- Advantages of achieving Net Zero
- How to develop a robust Net Zero Strategy
- How to create and implement a plan for Net Zero delivery
- How to effectively communicate the plan to internal and external stakeholders
Who is this suitable for?
- Energy professionals who are involved in developing and delivering Net Zero for their organisation.
- Senior management, policy makers and other non-energy professionals looking to develop their understanding of the Net Zero future and its implications / opportunities for their organisation's long-term strategy and planning.
The Energy Institute ‘Net Zero for Professionals’ course has transformed my understanding and ability to navigate the ever changing language and landscape of Energy & Carbon Management. The course was expertly presented and delivered in person by Gareth Veal and Chris Burgess. It had a good pace that allowed for group discussion and face-to-face conversations on specific topics and work related scenarios of the attendees. The scope, perspective and strategies of achieving Net Zero targets within measurable parameters and time-frames was provided with worked examples and case studies explained. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and felt enlightened at the end. Highly recommended to anyone looking to expand and improve their knowledge and understanding of how to achieve Net Zero for Planet Earth Anís Robinson BEng (Hons) MSc MEI, Energy and Low Carbon Professional
Ans Robinson BEng (Hons) MSc MEI, Energy and Low Carbon Professional
Excellent course. Every aspect of the 'Net Zero for Professionals' training course is important and interesting. But the most interesting aspect is the calculation of emissions in organisations to meet the SBTI target of reducing greenhouse gases by 2050.
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