ISO 14097 Green House Management Training

The ISO 14097 Greenhouse Gas Management Course introduces the framework used by financial and non-financial institutions to assess climate-related risks and impacts. It is ideal for professionals working in ESG, sustainability, or environmental governance. This course explains how ISO 14097 supports transparent, consistent climate reporting and guides informed decision-making at organisational and policy levels.

Key Topics Covered

• GHG Management Foundations: Understanding emissions, reporting frameworks, and climate risks.
• ISO 14097 Framework: Structure, purpose, and stakeholder relevance.
• Performance Metrics: Linking environmental data to financial outcomes.
• Decision-Making Tools: Using ISO 14097 to inform long-term planning.

Course Benefits

• Build Climate Expertise: Learn to assess climate risk and GHG impact.
• Support Organisational Sustainability: Apply ISO 14097 to align with climate strategy.
• Enhance Professional Value: Gain skills relevant to ESG, risk, and policy roles.
• Promote Responsible Action: Help organisations improve transparency and long-term resilience.

This course is ideal for professionals involved in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) functions or working with climate-related data. It benefits roles such as:

• Sustainability Officers
• ESG Analysts
• Risk Managers
• Climate Policy Advisors
• Environmental Consultants
• Finance and Investment Professionals
• Regulatory Officers

Module 1: Getting Started with ISO 14097

• Why Do We Need ISO Standards for Climate Change?
• Who Benefits from ISO Standards for Climate Change?
• Benefits of ISO Standards for Climate Change
• Scope
• Terms and Definitions
• Principles

Module 2: Framework for Disclosing a Financier’s Climate Change Risks and Opportunities

• Financier’s Business, Strategy, and Financial Planning for Short, Medium, and Long Term
• Identification of Climate Risks and Opportunities for Short, Medium, and Long Term
• Financiers’ Governance of Climate-Risks and Opportunities
• Influence of Climate Change Risks on Financier’s Business and Strategy
• Investees’ Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
• Targets Related to Climate Risks and Opportunities
• Managing Climate Change Risks
• Metrics and Methodologies Utilised the Short, Medium, and Long Term

Module 3: Assessing the Impact of a Financier’s Climate Action

• Climate Strategy and Policy
• Climate Action Planning and Documentation
• Defining Attributes of the Climate Action Taken
• Defining the Climate Action
• Expected Outputs and Outcomes of the Climate Action
• Expected Impact of the Climate Action
• Monitoring of the Climate Action and Respective Outputs, Outcomes, and Impacts
• Assessment of the Impact of the Financier’s Climate Action
• Reporting on the Financier’s Climate Action(s)

Module 4: Objectives, Documentation, Record Keeping, and Validation

• Assessing and Reporting the GHG Emissions Associated with the Actions of the Financier
• Document Retention and Record Keeping
• Verification and Validation

Module 5: Case Study

• Assessment of the Alignment with Climate Goals
• Climate-Related Risk Assessment
• Green Investments

Module 6: Review of Existing Standards

• ISO Standards
• Other Organisation’s Standards
• Disclosure Framework Standardising Disclosure Practices
• Gap Analysis
• Additional Framework to Consider

By the end of the Course, you will be able to:

• Understand the structure and goals of ISO 14097
• Identify key GHG performance and disclosure requirements
• Assess climate-related risks and opportunities
• Support informed decisions using sustainability data
• Align strategy with climate goals and reporting needs

To achieve the ISO 14097 Greenhouse Gas Management Training, candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows:   

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 

• Total Questions: 30 

• Total Marks: 30 Marks 

• Pass Mark: 50%, or 15/30 Marks 

• Duration: 40 Minutes 

• Open Book/Closed Book: Closed Book