MEASURING CARBON FOOTPRINT AND ACCOUNTING

Undergraduate

This course explores greenhouse gas emissions accounting and reporting, equipping students with the skills to design and conduct emissions inventories and propose mitigation strategies. Key topics include defining analysis boundaries, acquiring data, calculating emissions, and preparing reports. Students will also assess the carbon footprint of selected businesses, companies, or public organizations. Students will learn about the role of climate change in business, introducing carbon pricing systems, adaptation strategies, and the integration of climate considerations into risk assessments. PREREQUISITE: ACC 1010 Three hours a week; Three semester hours