Online Training
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.
Hundreds of industry professionals have learned greenhouse gas accounting from WRI experts through in-person trainings. GHG Protocol is working to make this same expert instruction available via convenient webinars and on a low-cost e-learning platform.
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.
| Course Name | Prerequisite | Live Instructor | Flexible Schedule | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $475 |
| 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 | $200 |
| 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 | Free |
| Mitigation Goal Standard E-Learning (English, Spanish, French) | None | No | Yes | Free |
| Designing MRV Systems for Entity-Level Greenhouse Gas Emissions | None | No | Yes | Free |
| Compact 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.
Best for: Companies and Organizations
Online learning product:
Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard Online Course
Online learning product:
Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard Online Course
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.
Best for: Companies and Organizations
Online learning product:
Product Life Cycle Standard Online Course
Online learning product:
Product Life Cycle Standard Online Course
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.
Best for: Companies and Organizations; Countries and Cities