Net-Zero Strategy: GHG Reporting and Value Creation Short Course
Learn to measure Scope 1–3 emissions, set science-based targets, and turn climate reporting into strategic value.
Net-Zero Strategy: GHG Reporting and Value Creation Short Course
2 Day Workshop: Wed, Nov 4th - Thurs, Nov 5th
Delivery Method: Face to Face
Location: UNSW Sydney, Kensington Campus
Course description:
From January 1, 2025, large Australian companies must report Scope 1 and 2 emissions under mandatory climate disclosure rules, with Scope 3 required from year two; medium-sized firms follow in July 2026. This shift forces organisations to adopt robust, auditable emissions reporting and decarbonisation strategies.
This intensive postgraduate course takes participants on a comprehensive decarbonisation journey – equipping them with the knowledge to
1) quantify Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions using the GHG Protocol to fulfill reporting requirements,
2) identify emission hotspots, and
3) transform reporting obligations into strategic opportunities.
Participants will explore how to set realistic and ambitious climate targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), identify and prioritise decarbonisation levers, and create roadmaps that support both regulatory compliance and long-term value creation.
The course also highlights the crucial role of products and supply chains in emissions reduction through Life Cycle Assessment and Product Carbon Footprint methodologies.
With a mix of technical content, best practices, real-world case studies, and applied group work, this course offers a balanced and practical foundation in GHG accounting and strategic decarbonisation tailored to Australia’s business environment.
Who Can Benefit
This course is designed for professionals across key corporate functions who are responsible for or contribute to greenhouse gas reporting, climate strategy, and sustainable value creation.
Ideal participants include:
· Sustainability and ESG Team to lead emissions reporting, decarbonisation initiatives, and stakeholder communications.
- Finance, Accounting and Investor Relations to integrate emissions data into financial disclosures, risk assessments, and investor engagement.
- Risk, Compliance and Governance Professionals to align corporate practices with evolving climate regulations and reporting standards.
- Corporate Strategy and Planning Teams to embed climate performance into long-term business planning and value creation strategies.
- Operations and Site Managers to enable accurate, site-level data collection and support operational decarbonisation efforts.
- R&D and Innovation Leaders to inform product and process innovation aligned with low-carbon objectives.
- Procurement and Supply Chain Managers
To track and manage Scope 3 emissions and drive sustainability across the value chain.
Your Facilitator
Dr. Sven Lundie
Sven Lundie is a Partner ESG Advisory at ERM, the worlds leading sustainability consultancy, since 2020. He is based in Hamburg, Germany. Sven is an industrial engineer, and he holds a PhD in Life Cycle Assessment. He has been a sustainability consultant since 2005, including 9 years at Sphera. He was also the Business Unit Leader Innovation, Sustainability and Quality Management in a building and construction company for 3 years. Sven has extensive experience in corporate and product decarbonization strategy development and implementation in multinational companies.
If you had any questions regarding the course do not hesitate to reach out to agse@unsw.edu.au
