Counting Carbon: Skills for Net Zero Careers
A practical, hands-on workshop designed to build the essential skills needed to navigate carbon accounting and life cycle analysis.
This event brings together students, early- to mid-career professionals, researchers, industry practitioners, and government representatives for a day of learning and connection. Whether you’re new to carbon accounting or looking to strengthen your applied knowledge, you’ll gain insights into how emissions are measured, managed, and used to inform real-world decisions.
The day begins with an industry-led session with Wenda Gumulya, who will introduce the fundamentals of carbon accounting, how organisations apply it in practice, and the evolving regulatory landscape shaping reporting requirements.
Following a networking lunch, participants will take part in a hands-on carbon footprint workshop led by Michael Lejeune. This hands-on session will guide you through the basic calculation of carbon footprint for life cycle analysis and demonstrate how it can be used to support carbon accounting and inform research, business strategy, and policy.
What you’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of carbon accounting principles and industry applications
- Insight into current policy and regulatory frameworks
- Practical experience applying LCA tools and concepts
- Opportunities to connect with peers across academia, industry, and government
