Business & Climate Change

University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
Cape Town, South Africa

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The course will include coverage of the following issues:

Developing a strategic response to climate change, and integrating this within company�existing (and proposed) corporate strategy on sustainable development.
Providing a background introduction to the science of climate change, providing a practical basis for understanding and evaluating the business risks and opportunities associated both with mitigation and adaptation activities.
Reviewing national and international policy developments relating to climate change, assessing the business implications of the South African government�Long Term Mitigation Scenario programme and considering possible policy developments in the run up to (and beyond) the crucial Copenhagen climate negotiations in December 2009
Providing practical guidance on how to measure and manage your company�greenhouse gas emissions by developing an inventory of sources and emissions. Using the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol as the basis, and with reference to ISO 14064, the course will include consideration of: the principles of GHG accounting; how to design and develop GHG inventories; establishing GHG boundaries; identifying and measuring emissions sources, sinks and reservoirs; and preparing a GHG inventory report
Developing and implementing corporate governance responses to climate changes. This will include: reviewing international and local best practice (at a sectoral level) on climate change governance; how to determine GHG baselines and develop appropriate GHG reduction targets; engaging the board, management and employees on climate issues; and ensuring effective reporting practices, including how to respond effectively to the Carbon Disclosure Report
A broad understanding of mandatory and voluntary carbon markets, noting how they have been created, reviewing key local and international institutions, and understanding the practical implications for South African businesses. This will include consideration of the nature of local and regional offset initiatives.
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:+27 (0)21 406 1922

School Address/Venue(s):

UCT Graduate School of Business
Breakwater Campus
Portswood Road
Green Point
Cape Town
South Africa

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