This fundamentals-level course explores the mechanics and principles behind carbon credits, a financial tool used to incentivize emission reductions. It covers the development and use of carbon credits in both compliance and voluntary markets, focusing on how credits represent real and measurable reductions or removals of greenhouse gases. Participants will learn about the mitigation hierarchy, the distinctions between carbon neutral and net zero goals, and the roles of various market participants. The course emphasizes understanding additionality, permanence, and market structures to help students identify effective ways to reduce emissions in their own operations.

Who Should Take This Course
• Those involved in emission reduction projects
• Professionals in clean energy and risk management
• Corporate sustainability and environmental officers
• Individuals interested in carbon market fundamentals

What You Will Learn
• How carbon credits finance emission reductions
• Characteristics of high-quality carbon credits
• Roles of market participants in carbon trading
• Difference between compliance and voluntary markets

Why This Course Works
• Understand carbon pricing frameworks for advantage
• Navigate carbon markets to support sustainability goals
• Learn to measure real and additional emission reductions
• Grasp mitigation hierarchy to improve emission strategies