The Greenhouse Gas Protocol offers multiple online learning solutions to get busy professionals up-to-speed on the world's most widely used GHG accounting standards.
Our courses are valuable for both experienced professionals and those just breaking into this emerging field. Learn about our course offerings to find out which one is right for you. Access the courses by clicking on a course description below.
GHG Protocol transitioned to a new e-Learning platform on March 3, 2023.
Please note learner accounts will not automatically transfer to the new platform. Learners who have existing accounts will need to create a new account in the new platform. If you would like to enroll in your active courses in the new platform, free of charge, please complete this request form.
Learners who started their courses prior to March 3 can continue to access their courses in the sunsetting platform until June 30, 2023.
| Course Name | Prerequisite | Live Instructor | Flexible Schedule | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHG Protocol Courses | ||||
| Corporate Standard Training Webinar (Note: Live sessions of this training are not scheduled at this time. A recording of a previous training is available at no cost.) | None | Yes | No | N/A |
| Scope 2 Guidance Training Webinar (Note: Live sessions of this training are not scheduled at this time. A recording of a previous training is available at no cost.) | Familiarity with the Corporate Standard | Yes | No | N/A |
| Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard E-Learning | Familiarity with the Corporate Standard | No | Yes | $325 |
| Product Life Cycle Standard E-Learning | None | No | Yes | $325 |
| Policy and Action Standard E-Learning (English, Spanish, French) | None | No | Yes | $100 |
| Mitigation Goal Standard E-Learning (English, Spanish, French) | None | No | Yes | $100 |
| Partner Developed Courses | ||||
| Designing MRV Systems for Entity-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions | None | No | Yes | Free |
| Global Covenant of Mayors eLearning Modules and Training Resource | None | Yes | No | Free |
Standards
Corporate Standard
The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard provides requirements and guidance for companies and other organizations, such as NGOs, government agencies, and universities, that are preparing a corporate-level GHG emissions inventory.
GHG Protocol for Cities
The Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC) provides a robust framework for accounting and reporting city-wide greenhouse gas emissions.
Mitigation Goal Standard
The GHG Protocol Mitigation Goal Standard provides guidance for designing national and subnational mitigation goals and a standardized approach for assessing and reporting progress toward goal achievement.
Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard
The Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard allows companies to assess their entire value chain emissions impact and identify where to focus reduction activities.
Policy and Action Standard
The GHG Protocol Policy and Action Standard provides a standardized approach for estimating the greenhouse gas effect of policies and actions.
Product Standard
The Product Standard can be used to understand the full life cycle emissions of a product and focus efforts on the greatest GHG reduction opportunities. This is the first step towards more sustainable products.
Project Protocol
The GHG Protocol for Project Accounting is the most comprehensive, policy-neutral accounting tool for quantifying the greenhouse gas benefits of climate change mitigation projects.
Related News
New e-learning courses on the Policy and Action Standard and Mitigation Goal Standard
The GHG Protocol offers two new online courses for policymakers and analysts at either the national or local level. The courses are intended to help users understand the Policy and Action Standard and Mitigation Goal Standard and apply the standard to their specific circumstances.
Announcing New Online Courses on Greenhouse Gas Protocol Accounting Standards
The Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, developed by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD), sets the global standard for how to measure, manage, and report greenhouse gas emissions; these standards are used by thousands of companies to become more efficient, resilient, and prosperous organizations. Hundreds of industry professionals have learned greenhouse gas accounting from WRI experts through in-person and webinar trainings. Now, the same expert instruction is available to you on a low-cost and convenient e-learning platform. Online courses have been developed for the following GHG Protocol standards: