Introduction to Decarbonizing Business   

Course Details

Global warming results from the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Counteracting these effects will require shifting to renewably powered energy; electrifying transport, heating and industrial processes; and making investments in initiatives to draw down carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

This course covers the basics of business decarbonization, including the following topics:

• disruptive energy transitions and the science of climate change and carbon budgets
• decarbonization as a business imperative to reduce the global damage from climate destabilization and the risk of climate catastrophe
• the two fundamental strategies driving decarbonization at the enterprise level: shifts to renewably powered energy and transport and investments in carbon markets that reduce greenhouse gasses
• the link between science-based goals like net-zero and profitable business strategy.

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• recognize what decarbonization means and its implications for various business sectors
• identify the basics of climate science and the business risks and opportunities represented by climate change
• identify the three key steps in the decarbonization roadmap: shifting to renewable power, electrifying everything and offsetting carbon emissions
• recognize the business case for a rapid shift to renewable power, electrifying everything and the importance of carbon offsets, credits and markets.

Note: This course references data and sources that were available at the time of development. Please visit the Financial Reporting View website for the most up-to-date guidance and insights on Sustainability Reporting.

Keywords: ​ESG, ​Decarbonization, Climate Change, Climate Risk, Net Zero, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Specialized Knowledge

Other Details

NASBA Delivery Type: Self-Study

Advance Preparation: There is no advance preparation for this course.

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.

This course is mobile-compatible.