CERTIFIED COURSE SELF-PACED HYBRID LEARNING CAPSTONE PROJECT

A BEGINNER COURSE BY CLIMATORA

Learn GHG Accounting. Build a Career in Climate Action.

Measure carbon. Reduce impact. Power the green transition.

Climate change mitigation now depends on one critical skill - GHG (Greenhouse Gas) Accounting, the science and practice of measuring carbon emissions across organisations, products, and supply chains. As governments, universities, and companies push toward net-zero goals, the global demand for trained carbon accounting professionals is exploding.

The GHG Accounting Beginner Course by Climatora is designed to give students and early professionals a clear, practical entry point into the world of climate data, sustainability reporting, and carbon management, even with no prior technical background.

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Live mentor office hours
Govt.-recognised certificate
Community & internship access

WHY LEARN GHG ACCOUNTING NOW?

The window to get ahead is open, but not for long.

Across the world, organisations are now legally or voluntarily required to measure and disclose their carbon footprint through internationally accepted frameworks.

REQUIRED SKILL FOR ESG & NET-ZERO ROLES

India's BRSR reporting is now mandatory for top-listed companies. Demand for trained carbon accounting professionals is far outpacing supply.

CRITICAL FOR INTERNATIONAL HIGHER STUDIES

Leading sustainability and climate science programmes abroad now expect applicants to demonstrate working knowledge of GHG accounting.

GREEN JOBS ACROSS EVERY SECTOR

Manufacturing, construction, fashion, food systems, IT, finance, and public policy — every sector now needs carbon-literate professionals.

ALIGNED WITH GLOBAL REPORTING STANDARDS

This course directly teaches GHG Protocol the actual frameworks organisations use for carbon disclosure.

FRAMEWORKS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

GHG Protocol Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Sinks Offsets

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who should enrol?

If you see your profile below, this course was built for you.

Students - Any Strea,

UG & PG students from engineering, architecture, design, management, commerce, science, or humanities. No science background required. Ideal for green job or higher-studies preparation.

Faculty members

Looking to introduce sustainability concepts and carbon literacy into existing curriculum and gain the technical grounding to teach it confidently.

Working professionals

Planning to move into ESG, sustainability, or environmental compliance roles or already supporting carbon disclosures and wanting to own the numbers.

Start-ups & entrepreneurs

Involved in clean-tech, circular economy, or climate solutions. Advisors and consultants working with SMEs on sustainability reporting and net-zero strategy.

Civil service & NGO aspirants

Working in development or environmental policy and seeking a credible technical foundation in carbon measurement and international reporting frameworks.

One prerequisite : 10+2 completed. No science or accounting background needed - the course is structured for complete beginners.

HOW YOU'LL LEARN

A hybrid learning experience —
structured, practical, supported.

Pre-recorded videos

Learn at your own pace. Revisit any topic anytime throughout your access period.

Live mentor hours

Regular office hours and doubt-clearing sessions with subject matter experts.

MCQs & assignments

Assessment after each module to test your understanding and reinforce learning.

Tool demonstrations

Hands-on walkthroughs of real calculators and data methods.

Capstone project

Apply everything to a real organisation. Your portfolio piece for employers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What you'll be able to do

Concrete, measurable skills — not just theory. By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain GHG accounting principles confidently

Understand Scopes 1, 2 & 3, GHG Protocol, Sinks and Offsets and how emissions are classified and reported across industries.

Set up carbon tracking inside an organisation

Implement processes, use emission factor data, and build customised carbon calculators for specific sectors and business types.

Support or lead a carbon footprint audit

Collect, validate, and present emissions data — ready to work alongside professional auditors or report to leadership.

Apply for green jobs or international programmes

Graduate with a certified credential recognised by employers and aligned with global higher studies in climate science and sustainability.

COURSE CURRICULUM

4 modules • 30 hours • 1 capstone project

Structured to take you from zero context to practical application - ending with a real portfolio project.

Core Fundamentals

~4 hours

Climate change basics & the science of greenhouse gases. Understanding carbon emissions - direct & indirect.

Climate systems and why GHG emissions matter
Direct vs. indirect emissions explained

GHG Accounting Skills

~8 hours

Scopes 1, 2 & 3 explained through real examples. Organisational carbon footprint calculations. GHG Protocol

Scopes 1, 2 & 3 with sector-specific examples
Organisational boundary setting and calculations

Practical Tools

~6 hours

Use of carbon footprint calculators. Data collection methods. Emission factor application.

Carbon calculator walkthroughs and tool demos
Emission factor databases and application
Data quality and collection best practices

Capstone Project

~12 hours

Conduct a basic carbon footprint analysis for a real or simulated organisation. Present findings with improvement recommendations - your portfolio piece.

Take your first step into climate careers.

Whether you aim for higher studies, sustainability jobs, or future leadership roles — GHG Accounting is one of the strongest skills you can add to your profile in 2025 and beyond.

JOB ROLES THIS PREPARES YOU FOR

Carbon Analyst / Carbon Accountant
ESG Executive / Sustainability Analyst
Environmental Compliance Coordinator
Climate Data Technician

HIGHER STUDIES THIS SUPPORTS

Sustainability programmes abroad
Environmental policy & climate science degrees
Green MBAs & environmental architecture programmes

SECTORS ACTIVELY HIRING

Manufacturing & construction
Fashion & food systems
IT, finance & public policy
NGOs & development sector

Certified Skill Credential

Recognised under the Government of India's national skill framework - valued by employers and institutions alike.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Our subject matter expert

Dr. Priyadarshini Karve

Physicist · CEO, CLEAN
MD, Samuchit Enviro Tech
Advisor, Climatora

20 Experience

PHD - Physics Qualification

***** Course rating

ABOUT DR.

Dr. Priyadarshini Karve is the curator of this module on GHG Accounting. A decorated physicist working in the climate change sector, she is CEO of CLEAN (Clean Energy Access Network) and Managing Director of Samuchit Enviro Tech - a social enterprise developing sustainable energy solutions for underserved communities.

A strategist for sustainable urbanisation, she is also the founder of Orjabox, a green start-up promoting LPG-free kitchens. She has devised an easy-to-use Carbon Footprint Calculator for Urban Indians, now jointly promoted by Samuchit Enviro Tech and Climatora, on whose board she serves as an advisor.

Dr. Karve is co-editor of 'Shaikshanik Sandarbh', a Marathi-language science and education bi-monthly, and a member of the Board of Editors for 'Confluence: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies'. She has been featured in national and international periodicals, radio, television programmes, and podcasts.

She designed this course to be immediately applicable — every concept connects directly to something you can do at work, in your organisation, or in your application to a top sustainability programme.

WHY CLIMATORA?

Trusted by learners, institutions, and industry.

"" From zero knowledge of carbon accounting to being able to identify a career path, a wonderful journey with a wonderful team.""

Aparna Bagre

""Course modules are very well prepared, great effort on every aspect, technical content as well as UX and UI.""

Dr. Ketna Atul Matkar

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Learners enrolled

RAMP SIP

Knowledge partner — Govt. of India

6 +

HEI tie-ups

Government

Certified credential

ACADEMIC PARTNERS

Ratan Tata Maharashtra Skills University

Sir Vithaldas Thackersey College of Home Science

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University) College of Architecture

Before you Enrol

Frequently asked questions

Will I get a certificate?

Yes - you receive a Certified Skill Credential on completion, recognised under the Government of India's national skill framework. Valued by employers and institutions alike.

Does this help me get a job?

Significantly. It improves your chances at climate research firms, net-zero committed companies, ESG auditing firms, and organisations required to report carbon emissions under BRSR or CDP.

Are there internship opportunities?

Through interactions with subject matter experts and the peer community, students regularly find internship connections in the sustainability space.

What are the prerequisites?

10+2 completed. No science or accounting background is required — the course is structured to accommodate complete beginners from any stream.

How does the learning work?

Pre-recorded video lectures, live mentor office hours, MCQ assessments, practical tool demonstrations, and a final capstone project. Community access included.

What makes this different?

A world-class instructor with 20+ years of field experience, a Government-recognised certificate, RAMP knowledge partnership, real-world capstone project, and academic tie-ups with leading institutions.

READY TO START?

Start your climate career with one course.

GHG Accounting — one of the strongest skills you can add to your profile. In 30 hours, from anywhere.