The ISO 14064 GHG Inventory Manager Training is designed to develop professionals who can prepare an organization's greenhouse gas inventory in line with the ISO 14064-1 standard and feed processes such as SBTi, CDP, CSRD and CBAM. This 4-day classroom-based program combines theoretical depth with hands-on calculation case studies.
The Three Parts of the ISO 14064 Standard
- ISO 14064-1: Corporate greenhouse gas inventory (Scope 1, 2, 3)
- ISO 14064-2: Project-based quantification of emission reductions
- ISO 14064-3: Verification and validation of GHG reports
Training Program (4 Days)
- Day 1: Fundamentals of climate science, IPCC reports, the ISO 14064-1 standard, comparison with the GHG Protocol, organizational boundary approaches.
- Day 2: Scope 1 emissions (stationary combustion, mobile combustion, process, fugitive emissions); emission factor assignment; case study.
- Day 3: Scope 2 (location-based vs market-based); the 15 Scope 3 categories; supplier data collection; fundamentals of LCA.
- Day 4: ISO 14064-3 verification process; uncertainty analysis; CBAM and SBTi integration; examination.
Practical Calculation Skills
- Fuel-based emission calculation (natural gas, fuel oil, coal, LPG)
- Scope 2 emission calculation from electricity consumption
- Fugitive emission calculation for refrigerant gases (HFC)
- Process emissions (cement clinker, steel production)
- Logistics Scope 3 emission calculation
- Employee commuting and business travel calculation
- Cradle-to-gate emission calculation for purchased goods and services
- Emissions from waste disposal
Learning Outcomes
- Full command of the ISO 14064-1 standard
- Setting organizational and operational boundaries
- Scope 1, 2 and 3 emission calculation skills
- Use of IPCC, IEA and DEFRA emission factors
- Uncertainty analysis (Tier 1, 2, 3)
- Writing GHG reports
- Preparation for independent verification
- Integration with SBTi, CDP and CSRD
- Transition to CBAM embedded emission calculation
Carbon management is the quantitative backbone of sustainability. ISO 14064 competence transforms a professional from someone who merely reports into an expert who shapes carbon strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does this training provide an ISO 14064-3 verifier certificate?
No. ISO 14064-3 verifier status additionally requires an internship at an accredited verification body plus an individual accreditation process. This training provides the core theoretical foundation for that process.
- Can I attend without prior knowledge of sustainability?
Yes. The training begins with the fundamental concepts of climate science and sustainability. However, participants with a technical background (engineering, chemistry, environment) will benefit more from the calculations.
- What can I do after the training?
You can prepare your company's annual carbon inventory independently, write CDP responses, coordinate the SBTi commitment process, and lead CBAM compliance efforts.