Description: This course provides an overview of the World Resources Institute (WRI) Green-house Gas Protocol Initiative and describes various components of a climate-related strategy. It will summarize the critical steps for the firm to develop a successful carbon strategy across its boundaries, which includes assessing emissions and exposure to climate related risks, evaluating action options, setting goals and targets, developing financial mechanisms, engaging the organization, formulating policy strategy, and managing external relationships. Learn more…
Key Topics: Introduction to the WRI Greenhouse Gas Protocol Developing a Climate Strategy
• Assessing Emissions
• Evaluating Options
• Setting Goals & Targets
Inside the Organization – Key Elements to a Successful Strategy
• Instrument/Methodology Approach to Supporting GHG Reductions
• Pros & Cons of Carbon Trading
• Setting Business Goals, Setting Operational Boundaries, and Engaging the Entire Organization
Tracking Emissions & Reporting – Tools & Best Practices Every Organization Should Know About
• Case Studies of Organizations Undertaking GHG – Carbon Foot Printing Projects
The Supply Chain’s Carbon Foot Print
• What are the Greatest Opportunities for Improvement?
• How to Examine the Elements of the Supply Chain: Transportation/Logistics, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Supplier Inputs
• A Manager’s Guide that Every Leader Needs
Developing a Carbon Policy Strategy
• Essential Organizational Linkages
• Implementing and Managing the Policy