At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:

• Learn sustainability frameworks and why environmental management is necessary
• Understand the sustainability development goals
• Gain awareness of the environmental legislative that applies to your operations
• Identify the Plan/Do/Check/Act (PDCA) cycle
• Learn to quantify Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
• Understand how to quantify carbon footprint and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Gain insights into resource efficiency, the waste hierarchy and the use of renewables
• Understand Science Based Targets, Net Zero and other targets
• Know how to review and improve your environmental management system
• Understand how to track performance
• Learn about environmental reporting requirements

Understanding Sustainability

• Covers sustainability fundamentals and outlines different models and methods of thinking that support sustainable ways of working.

Key Environmental sustainability Issues

• Discusses major sustainability issues and how to act against climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, nuisance and other organisational impacts.

Planning for Sustainability

• Explains how to incorporate Environmental Management Systems and sustainability planning into your operations.

Law and other Compliance Obligations

• Outlines important environmental and sustainability legislation, regimes, enforcements, and obligations, including ISO 14001 requirements.

Target Setting

• Explains how to assess environmental impacts and set meaningful objectives and targets. Also covers how to calculate emissions and set specific targets for carbon reductions.

Resource Efficiency and Tackling emissions

• Explores methods to reduce waste and efficiently manage resources, including process redesign, use of renewables and purchasing clean energy.

Support and Operations

• Looks at emergency response plans, SOPs, documenting information and establishing effective communication.

Measuring and Reporting Framework

• Provides an understanding of how to review and evaluate the performance of your EMS. Also covers how to conduct internal audits and the different types of reporting.

Taking Action

• Covers how to take action based on findings and implement improvements to address specific issues or opportunities. Also explains how to recognize and handle shortcomings in your EMS.