Overview
With the advent of numerous regulations requiring disclosure of GHG emissions, organizations across the world need expert technical guidance on how to calculate, report, and reduce emissions. Through the GHG accounting microcertificate, you will learn to calculate an organization’s carbon footprint. And you’ll explore techniques to help reduce emissions.
Skills & Outcomes
Upon the completion of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting Microcertificate, you will understand:
- How to use an organization’s greenhouse gas inventory to develop a reduction plan to mitigate emissions in the near term.
- GHG emissions in the broader context of the environment, including how GHG emissions are linked to climate-related risk.
- How organizations respond to the challenges of calculating, reporting, and reducing their emissions.
- How to develop a business case to show the benefits of reducing GHG emissions.
Courses
- ENVR 116 The Carbon Economy: Calculating, Managing, and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (available Fall 2026)
- ENVR 116A Measuring and Mitigating GHG Emissions (available Spring 2027)
Stack Your Microcertificate to a Graduate Certificate
The microcertificate courses can stack toward the 4-course Corporate Sustainability and Innovation graduate certificate.
Next Start Term
Enroll in your first microcertificate course this fall — no application required.
Course registration opens July 20. Preview fall courses and learn how to register.
Who Should Enroll
- Sustainability professionals who need to calculate, report, and reduce organizational emissions.
- Analysts and consultants supporting climate-related risk and carbon disclosure efforts.
- Corporate leaders preparing for new emissions regulations and reporting requirements.
- Anyone looking to build technical skills in GHG accounting and climate strategy.
Starting and Completing a Microcertificate
To begin your microcertificate, you simply register for your first course for the microcertificate — no application required. Learn how to register.
To earn your microcertificate:
- Complete the two courses for graduate credit.
- Earn at least a B grade in each course.
- Complete the courses within two years.
Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, microcertificates must be completed within 2 years. We will accept one course from academic year 2025-26, however at least one class must be completed in Fall 2026 or later to qualify for this policy change.
