Carbon Accounting Foundations

(UPCOMING – Core course) 

Carbon Accounting Foundations 

Course overview 

This course provides a practical introduction to carbon accounting, focused on building audit-ready greenhouse gas inventories aligned with recognised standards and reporting frameworks. 

It is designed as the core foundation for anyone starting in carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, or emissions management — either within their own organisation or as part of a professional sustainability role. 

 What this course covers 

• Carbon accounting fundamentals and terminology 

• Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions 

• Boundary setting and data collection methods 

• Emission factors and calculation approaches 

• Introduction to audit readiness and verification concepts 

• Australian and international reporting frameworks 

 Who this course is for 

• Professionals new to carbon accounting 

• Engineers and analysts expanding into sustainability roles 

• Organisations starting emissions reporting 

• Consultants seeking a strong technical foundation 

• Sustainability professionals needing a structured refresher 

 What you will gain 

• Confidence in calculating and understanding emissions inventories 

• A clear, standards-aligned approach to carbon accounting 

• Practical skills applicable across sectors and organisations 

• A foundation for advanced auditing and reporting pathways 

Enquire now Email: enquiries@aectl.com.au 

 
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