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Do you want to succeed with your sustainability initiatives? At SustainX, we know that knowledge is the bridge to sustainable development. To achieve a green transition and ensure the national goal of a 70% emission reduction, we must also develop our minds as well as our organizations. Knowledge is also a great tool to diminish the barriers to sustainable change. If everyone in your organization understands the WHY, motivation and innovation often follow.

That is why SustainX offer digital sustainability courses to all levels of your organization, ensuring that your employees understand why your organization is transitioning!

We are developing new courses on an ongoing basis. The currently available digital courses cover courses in each of the 17 SDGs, Climate Accounting and Circular Economy. All courses are available in Danish and English. Take the courses whenever, wherever with the app-based learning tool.

Read more about each course we offer below.

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UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Become an Expert in the 17 SDGs
18 Courses

SustainX Academy offers digital courses on all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Is your organization working with a selection of them? Then it might be beneficial for your employees to be well informed about what it entails and why it is important. We offer courses on all Sustainable Development Goals.

All courses cover 3 sessions. Session 1 gives you a broad introduction to the chosen SDG, its importance, and the overall problems. In session 2, we dive a little further into the challenges, look at the current status and bring it into connection. The last session focuses on the SDGs targets and how you and your organization can start working with the specific SDG.

After completing a course, you will better understand the goal’s objective, its targets, and how you can utilize the chosen SDG in your organization.

All courses are available in Danish and English.

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3 Lessons

Introduction to the 17 SDGs

45 Minutes
This course will introduce you to The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. After completing this course, you will have a greater understanding of what sustainable development is, the background of the 17 SDGs, and how the SDGs can support your organization.
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Introduction to the 17 SDGs

45 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will get an introduction to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This course covers topics such as:
  • What is Sustainability?
  • The background and importance of the SDGs
  • The Environmental, Social and Economic aspects of sustainability
  • The benefits of working with the SDGs
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Comprehend and explain what the UN SDGs are and why they are important for your organization
  • Become inspired on how to work with the SDGs in your organization
  • Gain motivation for your SDG journey
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1: No Poverty

50 Minutes
In this course, you will learn about Sustainable Development Goal 1 and how your organization can play its part in ending poverty.
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1: No Poverty

50 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 1: No Poverty. This course covers topics such as:
  • The definition of poverty
  • What is relative and absolute poverty, and how is it measured?
  • The potentials and pitfalls of international first aid programs
  • Certifications ensuring sustainable working conditions
  • How your organization can actively work with SDG 1
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 1
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 1
  • Utilize SDG 1 in your organization’s context
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2: Zero Hunger

55 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 2 and how your organization can work actively in the fight to end hunger.
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2: Zero Hunger

55 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 2: Zero Hunger. This course covers topics such as:
  • Introduction to agricultural solutions such as The Great Green Wall.
  • The effects a catastrophe can have on global hunger (e.g., war or climate change)
  • How to minimize your organization's food waste
  • Examples of how your organization can implement activities supporting SDG 2
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 2
  • Become inspired on how you can work with SDG 2 in your organization
  • Utilize SDG 2 in your organization’s context
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3: Good Health & Well-being

57 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 3 and how you can ensure good health and well-being within your organization and in general on a national and global scale.
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3: Good Health & Well-being

57 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being. This course covers topics such as:
  • Physical & mental health well-being
  • Good examples of healthy living, such as 'Blue Zones'
  • How your organization can support and implement good health and well-being
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 3
  • See the connection with the other SDGs
  • Start working with SDG 3 privately and utilize it in an organizational context
 
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4: Quality Education

45 Minutes
This course will guide you through SDG 4 Quality Education - its importance and challenges concerning your organization and fostering sustainability from a global perspective.
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4: Quality Education

45 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 4: Quality Education. This course covers topics such as:
  • How do we measure the quality of education?
  • The consequences of the lack of education
  • The importance and benefits of up qualifying your employees
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 4
  • Understand the connection between SDG 4 and the other goals
  • Start working with SDG 4 and support quality education
 
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5: Gender Equality

45 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 5 and how you can ensure more gender equality within your organization, your production line or in your board.
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5: Gender Equality

45 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 5: Gender Equality. This course covers topics such as:
  • What does Gender Equality mean on a global and national level?
  • The effects of Gender Equality
  • Policies and regulations on Gender Equality
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 5
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 5
  • Utilize SDG 5 in your company’s context
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6: Clean Water & Sanitation

57 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 6, the importance of clean water and sanitation and how your company can make a difference on a global scale.
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6: Clean Water & Sanitation

57 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation. This course covers topics such as:
  • The problem of the water infrastructure
  • Water pollution and its consequences for human safety
  • The innovations of water and sanitation
  • Ideas on how your organization can support better sanitation and access to clean water
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 6
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 6
  • Utilize SDG 6 in your company’s context
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7: Affordable & Clean Energy

53 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 7 and how working for affordable and clean energy can benefit your organization and our planet.
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7: Affordable & Clean Energy

53 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy. This course covers topics such as:
  • The problem of using fossil fuels energy and CO2 emissions
  • Green energy certifications and regulations
  • The journey towards renewable energy
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 7
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 7
  • Utilize SDG 7 in your company’s context
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8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

49 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 8 and how your company can enhance decent work and economic growth to the benefit of your organization and the world.
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8: Decent Work & Economic Growth

49 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth. This course covers topics such as:
  • The importance of work and finding a purpose as an individual
  • Definition of decent work and economic growth
  • The economic and personal consequences of unemployment
  • Ideas on how you as an organization can create a safe and enjoyable workplace
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 8
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 8
  • Utilize SDG 8 in your company’s context
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9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

46 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 9 and how your company can work actively on improving industry, innovation and infrastructure.
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9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

46 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure. This course covers topics such as:
  • How can we increase the standards of living
  • The importance of navigating the digital sphere
  • How knowledge sharing can benefit innovation
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 9
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 9
  • Utilize SDG 9 in your company’s context
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10: Reduced Inequalities

42 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 10 and what your company can do to actively reduce inequalities for the benefit of your organization, your community and the future.
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10: Reduced Inequalities

42 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. This course covers topics such as:
  • The social economic and political equality and inclusion
  • Global initiatives for equality, such as Black Lives Matter
  • How can your organization ensure more inclusion and equality?
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 10
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 10
  • Utilize SDG 10 in your company’s context
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11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

49 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 11 and how you can initiate activities within your organization to improve the work on sustainable cities and communities.
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11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

49 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. This course covers topics such as:
  • What is a sustainable city?
  • Examples of global solutions and initiatives
  • Benefits of being part of a sustainable city as an organization
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 11
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 11
  • Utilize SDG 11 in your company’s context
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12: Responsible Consumption & Production

58 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 12 and how you can ensure that your organization implements a more responsible consumption and production limiting your negative footprint on the planet.
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12: Responsible Consumption & Production

58 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production. This course covers topics such as:
  • The consequences of global consumption
  • Introduction to Circular Economy and the Waste Hierarchy
  • Policies and regulations on circular economy, such as EU Green Deal and The Danish Sustainability Strategy
  • How to implement Circular Economy principles in your organization
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 12 and the Circular Economy
  • Draw the connection with the other SDGs
  • Start working with SDG 12
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13: Climate Action

52 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 13 and how your company can initiate activities to ensure more climate action to the benefit of your organization and the planet.
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13: Climate Action

52 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 13: Climate Action. This course covers topics such as:
  • What is Climate Change and what are the consequences?
  • The Paris Agreement and the IPCC Report
  • How can you account for your organizations CO2 emissions?
  • Brief introduction to Green House Gas Protocol and climate accounting
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 13 and Climate Change
  • Start working with SDG 13
  • Utilize SDG 13 in your company’s context
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14: Life Below Water

58 Minutes
In this course, we will take you below water. You will learn what ecosystems are and why biodiversity matters. This course looks into the challenges our oceans face and the consequences of it. Learn more about SDG 14 and what your organization can do to secure the life below water.
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14: Life Below Water

58 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 14: Life Below Water. This course covers topics such as:
  • Defining biodiversity and ecosystems and the importance of its protection
  • The challenges of the oceans, such as plastic pollution  and over fishing
  • Examples of how your organization can work actively with SDG 14
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 14
  • See the connection between SDG 14 and the other Goals
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 14
  • Utilize SDG 14 in your company’s context
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15: Life on Land

1 Hours 7 Minutes
This course will introduce you to SDG 15 and how working for a greater biodiversity and life on land can benefit your organization and our planet.
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15: Life on Land

1 Hours 7 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 15: Life on Land. This course covers topics such as:
  • Defining biodiversity and ecosystems and the importance of its protection
  • The main challenges of life on land, such as agriculture expansion
  • Certifications for sustainable agriculture
  • Examples of how your organization can work actively with SDG 15
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 15
  • Connect SDG 15 with your everyday
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 15
  • Utilize SDG 15 in your company’s context
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16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

51 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 16 and get inspiration on how your organization can improve its work on peace, justice, and strong institutions.
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16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

51 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions. This course covers topics such as:
  • The importance of global peace and justice
  • What peace, justice, and strong institutions entail?
  • The global projects and initiatives for SDG 16
  • Laws, regulations and the ethical perspective
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 16
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 16
  • Utilize SDG 16 in your company’s context
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17: Partnerships for the Goals

59 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 17 and why partnerships can benefit your organization's work on sustainability and ensure success with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
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17: Partnerships for the Goals

59 Minutes
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn about SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. This course covers topics such as:
  • The SDGs for developed and developing countries
  • The global and national initiatives on partnerships for the goals
  • The benefits of collaborating for the goals
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain and understand SDG 17
  • Become inspired to start working with SDG 17
  • Utilize SDG 17 in your company’s context
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Circular Economy

Integrate the principles of circular economy
2 Courses

Is your company working towards a circular transition, leaving behind the take-make-waste mindset? SustainX Academy offers courses in the Circular Economy, ensuring a proper foundation for your organization’s sustainable transition.

We are continually adding new relevant courses on Circular Economy to the list. We currently offer courses on Circular Economic principles, theories, and business models. All courses are available in Danish and English.

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Circular Economy I

1 Hours
Learn the basics and build a foundation within the Circular Economy. This course will introduce you to the main principles and theories within the Circular Economy. Learn to identify your organizations' circularity potential and which benefits you can gain from implementing the circular principles.
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Circular Economy I

1 Hours
3 Lessons
This course will introduce you to the principles and key concepts of the circular economy. In practice, we want to enhance your understanding of: 
  • The objectives of the circular economy
  • The principles and theories of circular economy
  • The importance and opportunities of circular economy
When you have completed the course, you will be able to: 
  • Understand and explain the principles of the circular economy
  • Identify and explain the difference between a linear- and a circular economy
  • Identify circular opportunities in your organization
 
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Circular Economy II

1 Hours
Learn how your organization can transition from the linear take-make-waste approach to a circular business model. In this course, you will get a better understanding of how to implement circular key activities, identify common barriers, and work towards mitigating them.
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Circular Economy II

1 Hours
3 Lessons
In this course, you will be introduced to the circular economy business models. In practice, we want to enhance your understanding of: 
  • The objectives of circular economy
  • What it means to transition from a linear economy to a circular economy
  • Possible challenges and barriers of circular economy
When you have completed the course, you will be able to: 
  • Understand and explain circular economy business models
  • Identify and explain the difference between a linear- and a circular economy
  • Identify key activities to support a more circular business model
  • Identify and change circular barriers into opportunities
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Climate Accounting

Make your company accountable
5 Courses

Climate accounting is an important tool for systematically working with emissions. SustainX Academy offers courses on climate accounting so you can create a good overview of your company’s sources of emissions.

Climate accounting is a great tool to reveal where you can implement initiatives to reduce your organization’s impact on the climate. The courses are for you who are entirely new to climate accounting or already working with it.

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3 Lessons

Crash Course on Climate Accounting

1 Hours
Do you need a crash course to understand the overall purpose of Climate Accounting and what it entails? This course is for you who wants to learn the theory behind climate accounting and already possesses a broad understanding of what sustainability is. This course is a condensed version of the course 'Complete Climate Accounting' mainly developed for management and C-suites.
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Crash Course on Climate Accounting

1 Hours
3 Lessons
In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of Climate Accounting. In practice, we want to enhance your understanding of: 
  • Climate accounting in general and its benefits
  • GHG Protocol and the 3 Scopes
  • The activities and sources that emit greenhouse gases
  • Reporting of emissions
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the 3 Scopes
  • Select which sources to include in your climate accounts
 
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6 Lessons

Complete Climate Accounting

4 Hours
In this course, you will deep dive into Climate Accounting. You will be introduced to sustainability and sustainable development in general before focusing on Climate Accounting. The course is built up interactively, keeping your learning journey high with quizzes along the way.
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Complete Climate Accounting

4 Hours
6 Lessons
In practice, we want to enhance your understanding of:
  • Sustainability, its importance, and how climate accounting plays a crucial role in sustainable development
  • Climate accounting in general and its benefits
  • The activities and sources that emit greenhouse gases
  • GHG Protocol and the 3 Scopes
  • Reporting of emissions
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the connection between sustainability and climate accounting
  • Comprehend and explain the difference of the 3 Scopes
  • Select which sources to include in your climate accountings
 
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Scope 1

1 Hours
In this course, you are introduced to the first scope of Climate Accounting. You will learn to account for your organization's direct and controlled emissions. The course will help you reveal where you can make cuts to decrease your organization's emission footprint.
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Scope 1

1 Hours
3 Lessons
In this course, you will learn how to account for your organization's direct emissions. In practice, we want to enhance your understanding of:
  • Climate Accounting in general and its benefits
  • What are baselines and organizational boundaries
  • Accounting for the direct impact of your organization
  • The Green House Gas Protocol
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • How to account for your organization's direct emissions
  • How to identify your organization's most significant impact
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Scope 2

1 Hours
In this course, you are introduced to the second scope of Climate Accounting. You will learn to account for your organization's indirect and controlled emissions. The course will clarify how you account for the indirect emissions such as heating and water. You will learn to identify how and where to make the most impactful cuts.
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Scope 2

1 Hours
3 Lessons
This course will teach you how to account for your organization's indirect emissions. In practice, we want to enhance your understanding of:
  • Climate Accounting in general and its benefits
  • What the indirect impacts of your organization are
  • The Green House Gas Protocol
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • How to account for your organization's indirect emissions
  • How to identify your organization's most significant impact areas within indirect emissions
 
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Scope 3

1 Hours
In this course, you are introduced to the third and last scope of Climate Accounting. You will learn to account for your organization's total indirect emissions coming from your organization's upstream and downstream activities.
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Scope 3

1 Hours
3 Lessons
This course will teach you how to account for your organization's total indirect emissions from upstream and downstream activities. In practice, we want to enhance your understanding of:
  • The effects of upstream and downstream activities on your organization's footprint
  • Accounting for the total indirect impact of your organization
  • The Green House Gas Protocol
When you have completed the course, you will be able to:
  • Account for your organization's total indirect emissions
  • Identify your organization's most significant impact in this scope
 
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We have a wide selection of courses, perhaps one of these are relevant to you and your organizations sustainability journey.

3 Lessons

Crash Course on Climate Accounting

1 Hours
Do you need a crash course to understand the overall purpose of Climate Accounting and what it entails? This course is for you who wants to learn the theory behind climate accounting and already possesses a broad understanding of what sustainability is. This course is a condensed version of the course 'Complete Climate Accounting' mainly developed for management and C-suites.
3 Lessons

7: Affordable & Clean Energy

53 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 7 and how working for affordable and clean energy can benefit your organization and our planet.
3 Lessons

Circular Economy I

1 Hours
Learn the basics and build a foundation within the Circular Economy. This course will introduce you to the main principles and theories within the Circular Economy. Learn to identify your organizations' circularity potential and which benefits you can gain from implementing the circular principles.
3 Lessons

12: Responsible Consumption & Production

58 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 12 and how you can ensure that your organization implements a more responsible consumption and production limiting your negative footprint on the planet.
3 Lessons

13: Climate Action

52 Minutes
Learn more about SDG 13 and how your company can initiate activities to ensure more climate action to the benefit of your organization and the planet.
3 Lessons

Scope 1

1 Hours
In this course, you are introduced to the first scope of Climate Accounting. You will learn to account for your organization's direct and controlled emissions. The course will help you reveal where you can make cuts to decrease your organization's emission footprint.
3 Lessons

Scope 2

1 Hours
In this course, you are introduced to the second scope of Climate Accounting. You will learn to account for your organization's indirect and controlled emissions. The course will clarify how you account for the indirect emissions such as heating and water. You will learn to identify how and where to make the most impactful cuts.