IEMA Introduction to Net Zero - Online

This course gives a succinct overview of what net zero means as a response to the climate crisis and how it can be delivered within organisations. It provides learners with a basic introduction to the concept of net zero.

Course Content

1. What does net zero mean?
2. Why net zero?
3. What can my organisation do about it?
4. How should we communicate net zero in a way which avoids greenwash?

Pre-requisites

This course is suited to all job roles and sectors and has no formal entry requirements. This course will be appealing for those who are looking to gain a baseline knowledge on net zero in their own capacity. This course will also be a powerful tool for businesses on a journey towards net zero and provides an approach to raising awareness across the business.

More details

Once completed, a learner on this course will be able to:

• Explain what is net zero and related terms
• Explain the urgency of the underlying climate science driving the net zero agenda
• Explain the main international policy context for responding to the climate crisis
• Explain the UK policy context and drivers
• Explain the business and environmental benefits of net zero
• Explain the outline of a robust net zero approach
• Explain key principles on communicating a robust net zero claim and avoiding greenwash