Learning Approach

Program Curriculum

Module 1 - Sustainability & Climate Change Fundamentals

Duration: 1 Hour

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Activity

Module 2 - Global Sustainability Landscape & ESG

Duration: 1 Hour

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Module 3 - Environmental Sustainability in Business

Duration: 1 Hour

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Module 4 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Carbon Accounting

Duration: 4 Hours

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Understanding Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Greenhouse Gases
- Global Warming Potential (GWP)
- Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO₂e)
GHG Accounting Principles
- Organizational Boundaries
- Operational Boundaries
- Scope 1 Emissions
- Scope 2 Emissions
- Introduction to Scope 3 Emissions
Identifying Emission Sources
- Stationary Combustion
- Mobile Combustion
- Purchased Electricity
- Refrigerants
- Other Common Sources
Activity Data Collection
- Electricity Bills
- Diesel & Fuel Purchase Records
- LPG/PNG Consumption
- Generator Logs
- Vehicle Fuel Records
- Refrigerant Refilling Records
- Production Data (where applicable)
Preparing a GHG Inventory
- Activity Data
- Emission Factors
- Calculation Methodology
- Scope 1 Calculations
- Scope 2 Calculations
- Basic Scope 3 Estimation
- Data Quality & Verification
- Developing a Basic GHG Inventory

Practical Exercise

Module 5 - Net Zero Pathways & Climate Action Planning

Duration: 1 Hour

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Module 6 - Energy Transition & Low-Carbon Alternatives

Duration: 1 Hour

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Module 7 - Industry Outreach & Field Orientation (Delivered by Xylem)

Duration: 2 Hour

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Learning Outcomes

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

Understand the principles of sustainability, climate change, and the global transition towards a low-carbon economy.
Explain the role of international sustainability initiatives, ESG, and Net Zero commitments in shaping business practices.
Recognize key environmental aspects and impacts within industrial and MSME operations.
Understand the principles of greenhouse gas accounting, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
Identify common emission sources and collect activity data required for greenhouse gas inventories.
Perform basic Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emission calculations using standard methodologies and emission factors.
Interpret greenhouse gas inventories to identify major emission hotspots within an organization.
Understand the fundamentals of Net Zero planning, decarbonization strategies, carbon offsets, and carbon markets.
Recognize practical opportunities for improving energy efficiency and adopting low-carbon energy alternatives in MSMEs.
Conduct structured field engagements, gather operational data professionally, and communicate sustainability concepts effectively with organizations.

Key Skills Fellows Will Develop

Renewable Energy Consultancy Program