Carbon Literacy - Irish Exporters Association

Course Overview

Carbon Literacy is a practical and interactive course that trains participants on understanding their organisation’s direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and what steps they will need to take to measure, report and reduce them. The training covers the policy landscape and the urgency of transitioning to low-carbon practices. Participants will learn the terminology, basic maths, target setting of carbon emissions, and the difference between boundaries and Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.

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Course Details

Gain a practical understanding of greenhouse gas emissions and the steps needed to transition your organisation to low-carbon practices.

Member Rate From:

€549.00

Non Member Rate From:

€749.00

Duration:

Half – Day | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Delivery

Online (via LearnRight)

Dates

March Dates: 3rd March 2026

September Dates: 10th September 2026

What You’ll Learn

Global, EU and national legislation on climate change, key targets and dates and the implications of the Climate Action Act 2021 for Irish companies
Physical and strategic risks climate change poses to businesses and the urgency of transitioning to low-carbon practices
Terminology, basic maths and target setting of greenhouse gas emissions
Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and what emissions companies are responsible for
Comparing the climate impact of different forms of transport and the most sustainable methods for moving freight over road, rail, air and sea
Setting appropriate and realistic boundaries for carbon accounting
The 3-Step ’Measure, Optimise and Reduce’ plan to implement a decarbonisation strategy
Next steps and practical tools needed to measure, report and reduce emissions

Who Should Attend

Senior Management
Heads of Sustainability and Sustainability Teams
Supply Chain Managers
Logistics Managers
Operations Managers
All staff who require an understanding of carbon foot print

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate.

Programme Modules

The course covers eight core areas of carbon literacy over the three hours.

Module 1

Introductions and Context

Understand the basic science of climate change, the predicted impact and risks for businesses, and the scale of the challenge for Ireland and the global community to reduce emissions to avoid the worst-case scenarios rapidly.

Module 2

Europe’s Response

Explore the legislative and regulatory landscape for tackling climate change — including the European Green Deal and the Climate Action Act 2021, which legislates for reducing Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030 — and get a clear overview of what this means for your business and the case for taking action now.

Module 3

Terms and Units

Discover the primary greenhouse gases contributing to global warming and the units of measurement used to calculate your carbon footprint, then explore how different forms of transport and freight compare in terms of their carbon impact.

Module 4

Business Approaches to Decarbonisation

Discover the practical approaches your business can take to decarbonise operations, with a particular focus on measuring and reducing freight transport emissions throughout the supply chain using a proven 3-step plan: Measure, Optimise, and Reduce.

Module 5

Measure

Get to grips with the key accounting and measurement principles for calculating greenhouse gas emissions, including the mathematics behind measuring carbon from direct and indirect sources, and learn how to define the boundaries of your Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

Module 6

Optimise

Explore the practical options available to your business for cutting emissions and costs, from smarter energy efficiency measures to the adoption of renewable energy resources.

Module 7

Restore

Learn how your business can make a positive impact on the natural environment, with an overview of carbon offsetting options and green investment opportunities.

Module 8

Next Steps

Leave with a clear path forward — practical tools, guidelines, and actionable next steps to help you calculate, report, and reduce emissions across your entire supply chain.

Apply for Carbon Literacy: Advancing in Sustainable Supply Chains

Book your place today and build the foundation for a credible and effective decarbonisation strategy.