ISEP Certified Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations
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Northumbria University is proud to offer the ISEP Certified Carbon Footprinting (GHG Accounting), Net Zero Targets and Carbon Reduction Planning for Organisations CPD course delivered in partnership with SmartCarbon Ltd.
Course overview
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.
Who should attend?
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
Course Assessment
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%. We will offer one free resit which must be successfully completed within the four week window. 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 certificates are issued by ISEP, we will get these to you as quickly as we can but there maybe a short delay.
Delivery Dates
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 2026 are as follows:
2026
March 2026
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 ISEP Certified 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.
Please note if you are booking for 8 or more delegates, it may be more cost effective to book a closed course. Please contact us at businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk for more information.
Day One
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.
Day Two
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.
Testimonials:
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
Course Information
Delivery Method Short Course
Location
Online, Newcastle City Centre Campus, London Campus
Start March, April, May, June, 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:
- Confidently discuss the science of climate change (including both natural and anthropogenic influences on the Greenhouse effect and contributing factors to Global Warming).
- Explain why we face a climate emergency (carbon budgets, tipping points, feedback loops).
- Outline the drivers for climate action including stakeholder expectations, market drivers, procurement standards, international policy and UK legislation.
- Identify associated risks and opportunities to organisations and supply chains.
- Explain the business case for climate action (both mitigation and adaptation).
- Access tools and additional resources to support further action if desired.
- Appreciate the different GHG accounting and reporting methodologies, protocols and standards and how they could be applied.
- Apply the principles of the GHG Protocol corporate standard for organisations.
- Set appropriate operational boundaries (scope 1, 2 and 3* emissions).
- Identify relevant sources of activity data.
- Calculate the carbon footprint of a case study organisation, using the UK Government DEFRA BEIS Carbon Emission Factors.
- Report GHG emissions in a format that is compliance with the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) Regulations.
- Explain how to establish a base year, intensity metrics and reduction targets.
- Access tools and additional resources to support further action if desired.
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:
- Evaluate a range of initiatives and frameworks for reporting, target setting and driving carbon reduction (e.g. The Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate standard for organisational reporting, scope 3 standard, life cycle standard, ISO 14064, carbon neutrality, Net Zero, SBTis, Tyndall Curve, ISO 14064-1, PAS2060, Race to Zero, carbon neutral, Business Declares, B Corp)
- Implement best practice GHG measurement and reporting practice as aligned to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Reporting Standard.
- Extended Carbon Footprinting and GHG Accounting
to include more Scope 3 categories.
(Note: There will not be time to cover all 15 subcategories. As a minimum the course will cover those marked * below)
- Category 1 - Purchased goods and services (Supply chain)*
- Category 2 - Capital goods
- Category 3 - Fuel- and energy-related activities
- Category 4 - Upstream transportation and distribution*
- Category 5 - Waste generated in operations*
- Category 6 - Business travel*
- Category 7 - Employee commuting*
- Category 8 - Upstream leased assets
- Category 9 - Downstream transportation and distribution*
- Category 10 - Processing of sold products
- Category 11 - Use of sold products
- Category 12 - End-of-life treatment of sold products
- Category 13 - Downstream leased assets
- Category 14 - Franchises
- Category 15 – Investments
- Develop procedures and processes to Accounting for GHG Reductions and managing Inventory Quality.
- Arrange appropriate steps for checking, validating and verifying
- Develop a carbon reduction plan (CRP) for reducing carbon emissions following ISEP’s GHG Management Hierarchy
- Consider options for compensatory measure such as Green tariff energy, dual reporting scope 2 emissions and Carbon offsetting
- Respond to procurement drivers for climate action e.g.
- Social Value Model (Note: Only theme 3: Fighting climate change)
- Procurement Policy Note 06/20 – taking account of social value in the award of central government contracts. (Note: Only theme 3: Fighting climate change)
- Procurement Policy Note 06/21: Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts
- Discuss barriers and enablers for a successful transition from business as usual
- Review case studies from a range of sectors (Healthcare and Construction)
- Review case study of engaging and collaborating with supply chain to improve scope 3 reporting and reduction.
Dr Mary Argyraki
Associate LCA Consultant & Trainer, BSc, MSc, PhD, Cert. Ed. (HE) and ISEP Registered Auditor and Assessor
Mary is a senior consultant, registered with ISEP as Environmental Auditor, PISEP Assessor and member of North East and recently London regional steering groups.
She was a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management at the University of Sunderland for 26 years and 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, including training in LCA and in organisational and product carbon footprints. As an academic Mary developed and lead an MSc in EHS since 1997 on campus and since 2007 online. Her LCA modules have been part of this MSc and led to commercial projects at work placements. She has been an examiner for a number of MSc and PhD theses related to life cycle assessments, including being a peer reviewer for carbon footprint studies of cities.
Anna-Lisa Mills
Executive Director of SmartCarbon, FISEP, CEnv, MSc, BSc (Hons), PGCE
Anna-Lisa is a highly committed, experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate professional with over 30 years experience in Sustainability and Carbon Reporting. Anna-Lisa has a proven track record in developing, implementing, and leading sustainability and carbon strategies for a wide range of organisations.
With a specialism in Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Carbon Footprinting, Anna-Lisa was previously employed as the Group Sustainability Manager for a large multi-national organisation, where she developed and implemented the Sustainability Strategy, leading a global team to achieve an absolute reduction in carbon emissions and exceeding the published reduction target 5 years ahead of schedule.
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 Regional Steering Group. Anna-Lisa is an Associate Lecturer at Northumbria University, teaching on the environmental management degree and masters course. Anna-Lisa is the author and lead tutor for a range of ISEP-approved Climate Emergency, Carbon Accounting and Net Zero courses through Northumbria University.
Carmel Campbell
Associate Consultant & Trainer, BEng MSc PISEP
With 25 years’ experience in ESG and sustainability, in both in-house and client facing roles, Carmel has experience across many sectors including; construction, hospitality, housing (private and social), finance, manufacturing, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceutical, local authority, NHS and not-for-profit. Her work has extended to multi-site, national, and international clients.
Carmel’s areas of expertise include: ESG / Sustainability strategy, reporting, materiality assessments, disclosures to FTSE4Good, NextGeneration and CDP indices, sustainability KPI design and development, responsible supply chain management (RSCM), carbon & GHG reporting and verification, IS014001 EMS design, development and auditing and integrated environment and quality management systems, as well as circular economy.
Carmel is a third-party verifier for ESG reporting and PAS 2060, a certification auditor for ISO14001, ISO9001 and Integrated Management Systems (IMS). As well as designing and delivering tailored in-house training for clients she is also an active tutor of the ISEP Foundation (5 day), ISEP CEM (15 day), and CQI/IRCA ISO9001 and ISO14001 Auditor Courses. She is an active member of the ISEP North West Committee.
Lee Jackson
Managing Director of SmartCarbon
Lee engages directly with clients to provide strategic support and deliver bespoke presentations, consultancy and training packages, including delivery of the ISEP accredited GHG accounting training through Northumbria University.
Lee’s background is in senior business development positions in the travel and payments sectors. He is an associate member of ISEP and has invested in understanding the areas of carbon management and environmental management.
He is passionate and pragmatic in working with both businesses and community groups to create a meaningful impact in response to the climate emergency and the subsequent decarbonisation challenge.
Lee is the Managing Director at SmartCarbon Ltd. Lee engages directly with clients to provide strategic support and deliver bespoke presentations, consultancy and training packages, including delivery of the ISEP accredited GHG accounting training through Northumbria University.
Lee’s background is in senior business development positions in the travel and payments sectors. He is an associate member of ISEP and has invested in understanding the areas of carbon management and environmental management.
He is passionate and pragmatic in working with both businesses and community groups to create a meaningful impact in response to the climate emergency and the subsequent decarbonisation challenge.
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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