Study Guide

Objective

The aim of this course is to give the participants the theoretical background on the carbon footprint measurements. The participants will be introduced to tools available to calculate the emissions of businesses based on internationally accepted standards, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.

Content

Climate Crisis, GHG protocol, CO2 measurement, Carbon neutral

Location and time

Tuesday April 29 at 16:00-19:00
Monday May 5 at 16:00-19:00

Materials

In addition to sources recommended by the teacher in connection with the material of the course, the following is recommended:
- Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, 2016, The Carbon Footprint Handbook.

Some headings: Mike Berners-Lee, 2010, How Bad Are Bananas?
Yossi Sheffi, Edgar Blanco, 2018, Balancing Green

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

-

Further information

Media of instruction: English

Objective

The aim of this course is to give the participants the theoretical background on the carbon footprint measurements. The participants will be introduced to tools available to calculate the emissions of businesses based on internationally accepted standards, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.

Content

Climate Crisis, GHG protocol, CO2 measurement, Carbon neutral

Materials

In addition to sources recommended by the teacher in connection with the material of the course, the following is recommended:
- Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, 2016, The Carbon Footprint Handbook.

Some headings: Mike Berners-Lee, 2010, How Bad Are Bananas?
Yossi Sheffi, Edgar Blanco, 2018, Balancing Green

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

-

Further information

Media of instruction: English

Objective

The aim of this course is to give the participants the theoretical background on the carbon footprint measurements. The participants will be introduced to tools available to calculate the emissions of businesses based on internationally accepted standards, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol.

Content

Climate Crisis, GHG protocol, CO2 measurement, Carbon neutral

Location and time

Online ( Microsoft Teams)

Materials

Lecture notes and power point presentations

Teaching methods

lectures,(classroom and online) exercises, feedback-sessions and self-studies.

Employer connections

Practical application of CO2 calculation methodologies

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The overall course is assessed by a combination of the following:
1. project works (individual or group)
2. Feedback sessions (with discussion) or self-development activities
3. Learning diary

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Insufficient knowledge and/or course effort to achieve a grade of 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Knows the relationship between climate change and human actions
On request, can analyze an existing climate change trends
Knows some of the area's central concepts
Can participate in a discussion about CO2 calculations and climate change

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Can make a plan for CO2 calculations to be implemented
Can independently analyze and improve a premade calculations
Understand how the interrelationship between Green Gas Emissions and climate change
Can hold a presentation about CO2 calculations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can argue for and against different impact assessment of CO2 calculations and interpretations
Can evaluate and propose improvements for a plan
Can propose improvements in sustainability goals that can affect the company's commitment
Describe and explain the role and impact of proper CO2 calculation methods to third parties

Qualifications

-

Further information

Media of instruction: English