Name of Programme Provider: BSI Pacific Limited
Programme Provider Identification Code: PP-HQJ129
Effective date under the Scheme*: 2023/04/28
Application Reference Number: GTP-748227
Programme Identification Code: GTP-748227
Programme Name: Demonstrating Carbon Neutrality (PAS 2060)
This programme is one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme .
The Scheme provides training subsidies to Hong Kong residents who are market practitioners and prospective practitioners of green and sustainable finance, namely students and graduates in relevant disciplines. After completing Eligible Programmes, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fees (full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees), subject to a ceiling of $10,000.
The reimbursement application should be submitted via the application portal of the Scheme within 3 months from the date of completion of the Eligible Programme.
For details, please visit the Scheme website: www.greentalent.org.hk or contact the Scheme enquiry hotline: 852-2258-6000 or email to enquiry@greentalent.org.hk.
Programme fee: up to HKD 8,800*
(reimbursable fees under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme)
*Reimbursement amount is dependent on the actual amount incurred by the programme participant and the applicable percentage of reimbursement based on that participant’s applicant category.
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Essential information about the course
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and increasingly governments are setting targets for businesses to become carbon neutral. Besides helping combat climate change, becoming carbon neutral can help organizations to:
- Improve business efficiency by cutting energy costs
- Enhance their sustainability credentials and increase their resilience
- Gain a competitive edge by offering customers greener products and services
What are the benefits?
- Gain an understanding of the impact of climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Demonstrate carbon neutrality, or efforts towards that goal, via a clear, structured and industry recognized methodology
- Identify when carbon offsetting is appropriate and how carbon credits work
- Appreciate the importance of verifying/validating declarations of carbon neutrality
Which qualification will i achieve?
By taking and passing the optional end of course qualification exam you will be awarded the BSI Greenhouse Gas Practitioner Qualification.
The Pathway
Who is this course for?
Anyone required to calculate, reduce, report and/or check their product/s greenhouse gas emissions, including Environmental and Sustainability Managers, Officers and Advisors.
Prerequisites - you are expected to have the following prior knowledge:
It is recommended that you complete the Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions course or Greenhouse Gas Practitioner qualification before attending this course.
What will I learn?
- The key principles, requirements, terms, and guidelines of PAS 2060 and where it sits within the broader family of ISO standards addressing GHG emissions
- The four stages to carbon neutrality: Assessment, reduction, offsetting and documentation
- How to select and evaluate suitable carbon neutrality methods
- How to document a GHG inventory management plan
What's included?
- Training course notes
- On completion, you will be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy certificate.
- Minimum attendance rate: 80%
This training is under the “Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme”.
1. Assessment required:
100% online exam, min pass grade: 70%
2. Certification:
"Certificate of attendance" will be issued after attending the course; "Certificate of achievement" will be issued to those who has fulfilled the assessment requirements
