ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Management System

ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management System Training Course

Course Description

This course provides a deep dive into ISO 14064, the international standard for quantifying, reporting, and verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals. It equips participants with the tools and methodologies to manage GHG inventories effectively, reduce carbon footprints, and support sustainability strategies. The training covers the three parts of the ISO 14064 standard—Part 1 (Organizational Level), Part 2 (Project Level), and Part 3 (Verification)—and aligns with global climate reporting frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, CDP, and TCFD.

Target Audience

Environmental and Sustainability Managers Climate Change and Carbon Consultants, Corporate Sustainability Officers, ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Analysts, Energy Managers and Engineers, HSE and Compliance Professionals, Auditors and Verifiers, Organizations pursuing carbon neutrality or net-zero goals.

Course Benefits

·   Understand and apply ISO 14064 standards for GHG management

·       Quantify and report organizational or project-level emissions

·       Improve credibility and transparency in climate disclosures

·       Align with ESG and net-zero requirements

·       Support internal or third-party GHG verification processes

·       Enhance strategic planning for emissions reduction

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1.     Understand the structure and scope of ISO 14064 Parts 1, 2, and 3

2.     Identify and quantify GHG sources, sinks, and reservoirs

3. Prepare credible GHG inventories using accepted methodologies

4.     Apply GHG emission factors and uncertainty analysis

5.     Understand requirements for GHG reduction projects

6.     Support internal reviews or third-party verification efforts

7.     Contribute to corporate sustainability, net-zero, and ESG strategies

Course Elements

·       Instructor-led sessions or e-learning modules

· Real-life case studies (GHG inventory, offset project, verification example)·   

·  Excel tools and templates (GHG inventory workbook, emission calculators)

·       Interactive workshops and quizzes

·       Final knowledge check or GHG report assignment

·       Certificate of Completion or Competency

Curriculum Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Change and GHG Management

·   Understanding the science of climate change and global warming

·    Overview of global agreements: UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement

·   The role of GHG management in sustainability and compliance

Module 2: Overview of ISO 14064 Standard Series

·       Introduction to ISO 14064-1, 14064-2, and 14064-3

·  Relationship to the GHG Protocol and other reporting standards

·       Use of ISO 14064 in carbon accounting, ESG, and net-zero strategy

Module 3: ISO 14064-1 – Organizational-Level GHG Inventories

·       Defining organizational and operational boundaries

·       Identifying GHG sources, sinks, and types (Scopes 1, 2, and 3)

·       Selecting calculation methods and emission factors

·       Data collection, estimation, and dealing with uncertainty

·     GHG reporting requirements and content of inventory reports

Module 4: ISO 14064-2 – GHG Projects and Reductions

·       Defining GHG reduction or removal projects

·       Establishing baselines and project boundaries

·       Monitoring plans and quantification of emission reductions

·       Additionally, leakage, and permanence considerations

·       Crediting mechanisms and carbon offset registries

Module 5: ISO 14064-3 – GHG Verification and Validation

·  Principles of GHG verification (accuracy, transparency, completeness)

·       Planning and conducting a GHG verification

·       Roles of verifiers and validation bodies

·       Evidence gathering, materiality assessment, and a risk-based approach

·       Preparing verification reports and statements

Module 6: GHG Inventory Tools and Reporting

·       Building a GHG inventory in Excel or GHG software

·       Using emission factors from IPCC, DEFRA, EPA, etc.

·       Reporting to CDP, GRI, and other ESG frameworks

·       Setting GHG reduction targets and performance indicators

Module 7: Integration with Sustainability and Net-Zero Strategy

·       Linking ISO 14064 to ISO 14001 and ESG reporting

·       Setting science-based targets (SBTI)

·       Developing carbon neutrality or net-zero roadmaps

·       Communicating GHG data to stakeholders and investors

Module 8: Case Study and Workshop

·  Hands-on GHG inventory exercise for an organization or project

·       GHG project baseline scenario analysis

·       Mock verification and materiality assessment

·       Final Q&A and participant presentations

Module 9: Final Assessment and Wrap-Up

·       Review of key learning points

·       Final knowledge check or scenario-based quiz

·       Participant feedback and discussion

·       Awarding of certificates