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Intermediate CPD

Understanding and Managing Scope 3 Emissions

This intermediate 3 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Understanding and Managing Scope 3 Emissions. Designed for those working across the Sustainability & Energy Transition sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

3 daysDuration
IntermediateLevel
3 Days · 9 ModulesProgramme
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Course Overview

About this programme

This intermediate 3 days programme provides professionals with a rigorous, practice-oriented grounding in Understanding and Managing Scope 3 Emissions. Designed for those working across the Sustainability & Energy Transition sector, the course combines established theoretical frameworks with current industry practice through expert-led instruction, structured case studies, and hands-on workshops.

Participants will engage with the most relevant tools, standards, and methodologies used in ESG & Sustainability today. By the final day, delegates will leave with a clear personal action plan and the confidence to apply their learning immediately, contributing to improved performance, compliance, and competitive advantage within their organisations.

Programme Objective

Equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, and frameworks required to excel in Understanding and Managing Scope 3 Emissions, driving measurable improvement in Sustainability & Energy Transition performance and delivering tangible value to their organisations.

3 daysTotal Duration
3 DaysTraining Days
9 ModulesModules Covered
Max 20Class Size
EnglishLanguage
CPDAccreditations

What You Will Learn

11 key learning outcomes

01

Explain the drivers, frameworks, and business implications of the global energy transition

02

Apply ESG reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB) to measure and communicate sustainability performance

03

Evaluate decarbonisation pathways available to oil, gas, and energy companies across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions

04

Assess CCUS project feasibility including capture technologies, storage options, and economic drivers

05

Evaluate hydrogen production methods, delivery infrastructure, and end-use applications

06

Analyse renewable energy technologies — solar, wind, and storage — for integration into energy portfolios

07

Apply carbon pricing mechanisms including ETS, carbon taxes, and voluntary carbon markets to business decisions

08

Develop and communicate a credible net-zero strategy including interim targets and governance

09

Assess nature-based solutions, biodiversity net gain, and their role in corporate sustainability strategies

10

Engage with ESG investors, rating agencies, and lenders using appropriate sustainability disclosure language

11

Identify risks and opportunities arising from the energy transition for upstream, midstream, and downstream assets

Course Outline

3 training days · 9 modules · hands-on workshops

1
ESG
Fundamentals
3
Climate
Risk,
5
Net-Zero
Strategy,
Day 1

ESG Fundamentals & the Materiality Process

Understand ESG frameworks and conduct a rigorous materiality assessment.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

ESG Context & Business Case

  • ESG drivers: investor, regulatory, customer, and societal pressures
  • ESG performance and financial performance: evidence and correlations
  • ESG rating agencies: MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP, and ISS methodology
  • GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB: framework positioning and audience
Module 2

Materiality Assessment

  • GRI double materiality: financial and impact materiality
  • IFRS/ISSB single materiality: investor-focused financial materiality
  • Stakeholder identification and engagement: surveys, interviews, and workshops
  • Materiality matrix development: plotting issues by significance and impact
Module 3

Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

  • EU CSRD: mandatory sustainability reporting and ESRS standards
  • SEC climate disclosure rules: Scope 1, 2, and 3 requirements
  • UK TCFD mandatory reporting: FTSE 100 and premium listed requirements
  • SFDR and EU Taxonomy: financial product disclosure and green alignment
Practical Workshop

Materiality assessment: teams conduct a simplified double materiality assessment for a provided energy company, ranking 15 ESG topics and justifying top five material issues.

Day 3

Climate Risk, TCFD & Scenario Analysis

Implement TCFD-aligned climate risk assessment and scenario analysis.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

TCFD Framework Implementation

  • Four TCFD pillars: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics
  • Governance disclosures: board oversight and management roles
  • Strategy disclosures: climate risks and opportunities by time horizon
  • Risk management: integration with enterprise risk management (ERM)
Module 2

Climate Scenario Analysis

  • Physical risk scenarios: RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5 impacts
  • Transition risk scenarios: IEA NZE 2050 and Stated Policies
  • Qualitative vs. quantitative scenario analysis: output types and limitations
  • Transition plan: targets, actions, and financial planning alignment
Module 3

Nature & Biodiversity Risk (TNFD)

  • TNFD framework: LEAP approach — locate, evaluate, assess, and prepare
  • Nature-related dependencies: water, land use, and ecosystem services
  • Biodiversity net gain: habitat banking and corporate commitments
  • SBTN (Science Based Targets for Nature): early guidance and target setting
Practical Workshop

TCFD scenario analysis: teams model two climate scenarios for a provided refinery asset, identify transition and physical risk impacts, and draft TCFD strategy disclosures.

Day 5

Net-Zero Strategy, Assurance & Future Trends

Develop and assure a credible net-zero transition plan and prepare for future reporting standards.

8 hours 3 modules
Module 1

Transition Plan Development

  • UK TPT and GFANZ transition plan frameworks: content requirements
  • Short, medium, and long-term target cascade: absolute and intensity
  • Capital allocation alignment: CapEx and OpEx consistency with targets
  • Business model resilience: revenues from low-carbon vs. fossil fuel products
Module 2

Assurance & Verification

  • ISAE 3000 and ISAE 3410: limited and reasonable assurance standards
  • Assurance provider selection: Big 4 vs. specialist ESG assurance firms
  • Internal controls for ESG data: automated data pipelines and audit trails
  • Legal liability in sustainability reporting: greenwashing and directors' duties
Module 3

Future Reporting Landscape

  • ISSB mandatory adoption: jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction timeline
  • Convergence of frameworks: ESRS, ISSB, and SEC alignment progress
  • AI and technology in ESG reporting: automated data collection and AI disclosure
  • Emerging topics: water reporting, just transition, and biodiversity accounting
Practical Workshop

Capstone ESG report review: teams conduct a critical review of a provided company's sustainability report against ISSB/TCFD requirements, score it on credibility and completeness, and present top improvement recommendations.

The course outline is indicative. Content may be adapted to reflect current industry developments and delegate experience levels.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for professionals across these roles

Sustainability Managers

Professionals leading corporate sustainability strategy, reporting, and stakeholder engagement

Asset & Operations Managers

Operations leaders responsible for reducing emissions and implementing decarbonisation initiatives

Finance & Investor Relations

Finance teams managing ESG investor engagement, green finance, and climate risk disclosure

Risk & Compliance Officers

Professionals integrating climate and ESG risks into enterprise risk management frameworks

Engineers & Technical Specialists

Technical professionals evaluating and implementing decarbonisation and renewable energy solutions

Senior Leaders & Board Members

Executives and board directors responsible for setting and overseeing net-zero strategy and ESG governance

Schedule & Fees

Upcoming public dates — enrol anytime

Jun
07
07 Jun – 09 Jun 2026
Dubai, UAE
Classroom 5 seats available
$3,950
per delegate
Jul
04
04 Jul – 06 Jul 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 5 seats available
$3,199
per delegate
Jul
27
27 Jul – 29 Jul 2026
Singapore
In-House 9 seats available
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custom pricing
Aug
25
25 Aug – 27 Aug 2026
Houston, USA
Blended Only 2 seats left!
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custom pricing
Sep
26
26 Sep – 28 Sep 2026
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Classroom 5 seats available
$3,950
per delegate
Oct
23
23 Oct – 25 Oct 2026
Live Online (Zoom)
Online 9 seats available
$3,199
per delegate
Can't find a suitable date? Contact us for private cohort scheduling or in-house delivery options at your premises.

Accreditations & Recognition

This course carries internationally recognised professional credits

CPD Certified

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