Environmental, Social & Governance
[Webinar] Introduction to GHG Emissions
Overview
This is Module 5 of the Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET), which aims to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on topics such as sustainability reporting frameworks, ESG ratings, climate risks, and net zero.
Measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is critical for companies to address climate change, as it is the primary driver of global warming. Hence understanding GHG emissions allows companies to identify their largest emission sources and to implement strategies in reducing their carbon footprint. This seminar provides an introduction to Scope 1,2,3 emissions, as well as a step-by-step overview of measuring GHG emissions.
Check out the other modules in the Programme:
Introduction to IFRS S1 and S2
Introduction to HKEX Listing Rule – ESG Code
Climate Risk Management in Practice
ESG Data & Rating in Practice
Introduction to GRI
Scenario Analysis in Practice
Scope 3 Emissions in Practice (Financial Services) or Scope 3 Emissions in Practice (Corporates)
Science-based Target Setting in Practice (Financial Services) or Science-based Target Setting in Practice (Corporates)
Objective
On completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
• Recognise the differences of Scope 1,2,3 GHG emissions under GHG Protocol
• Apply the step-by-step process of GHG emissions calculations
• Identify common pitfalls when companies are calculating GHG emissions
Content
• Introduction to GHG Protocol and Scope 1,2,3 emissions
• Overview of GHG emissions consolidation (defining organisational and operational boundaries, collecting activity data and emissions factor, calculating GHG emissions)
• Common pitfalls for companies collecting GHG emissions
Who should attend
This course is primarily targeted at corporate sustainability officers, compliance officers, risk managers, investor relations officers, operating managers, senior management of business entities, and those who are interested in this topic.
Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme
This course has already been approved as an eligible course of the Financial Incentive Scheme for Professional Training (“the Scheme”) under the Pilot Programme to Enhance Talent Training for the Asset and Wealth Management Sector (“the Pilot Programme”). The Scheme aims to enhance the competency and professionalism of in-service practitioners within the asset and wealth management sector and to assist other practitioners within the financial services industry in acquiring the knowledge and skills required for entering the sector. Eligible applicants will be subsidised 80% of the course fees by the HKSAR Government upon satisfactory completion of the courses approved by Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute, subject to a ceiling of HKD15,000. Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute is appointed as the implementation agent of the Pilot Programme. Regarding the details of eligible criteria and application procedures, please refer to the dedicated web-site of the Pilot Programme (https://www.wamtalent.org.hk/).
Speaker/Course Instructor
Andy has extensive experience in assisting clients in diversified industries such as banking, asset management and real estate in sustainability and ESG matters, including ESG reporting preparation in line with global and local standards (e.g. IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, HKEX ESG Code), responsible investment, climate risk advisory, science-based targets setting, GHG footprinting and ESG rating advisory.
He also has in-depth knowledge of the latest regulatory requirements from active discussions with regulators and insights sharing on market trends and development. He also acts as the technical consultant for the development of Implementation Guidance on HKEX’s New Climate Requirements.
Maggie has supported various clients, including sectors such as asset management, real estate and manufacturing, in advancing their decarbonisation journey.
She has extensive experiences in developing scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emission inventory including product carbon footprint, conducting supplier engagement to measure and mitigate emissions along the value chain, as well as developing carbon reduction targets based on SBTi requirements.