ISO 14052: Provides guidance for the practical implementation of

Outsourced Environmental Department; Training Course

Introduction

How the Course Operates (0:09)
Why Governments Need SME's to Decarbonise for Net Zero targets
Why Large Organisations Need SME's to Publish Environmental Data and Decarbonise
The Role of the "Environmental Ambassador"
Tip and guidance in getting the most from this course
Carbon 101
Glossary

Quick Start

Introduction
Business Case
Declaration of a Commitment to Net Zero Compliance
Gathering Data on Energy Use
Measuring Scopes One, Two and Three
Reduction Plan
STERA (1:42)
Partner with your Supply Chain
Carbon Mitigation
Publishing
Liaising With the Procurement Team
Liaising With the Sales Department
To Do's

A Step By Step Guide to Creating a Carbon Reduction Plan

Emission Factors

Inspiring Carbon Reduction Projects

Introduction to Selecting Carbon Reduction Projects
Avoid being Greenwashed : Using this section to evaluate suppliers across sectors

Inspiring Projects One: Projects Suitable for All SME's

Introduction
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Green Procurement Policies Project
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Carbon Reduction Project with Internal Carbon Pricing
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Climate Resilience Planning Project
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Eco-Friendly Packaging Project
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Electric Vehicle Fleet Transition Project
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Sustainable Transportation Options Project
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Circular Economy Initiatives
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Waste Reduction Initiatives
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Water Conservation Measures
Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Behaviour Change Campaigns for Sustainable Practices
Step-by-Step Guide to Employee Education and Engagement for Sustainable Behaviors
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Remote Work Policies for Sustainable Practices
Step-by-Step Guide to Encouraging Virtual Meetings to Reduce Travel-Related Emissions
Eco-Friendly Events: Hosting events with minimal environmental impact, such as virtual or carbon-neutral conferences.
Sustainable Food Programs: Offering plant-based or sustainably sourced food options in cafeterias and catering services.
Public Transportation Subsidies: Providing subsidies or incentives for employees to use public transportation.
Step-by-Step Guide to Renewable Fuels

Inspiring Projects Two: Energy and Cost Reduction

Introduction
Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Energy Audits for Identifying Energy-Saving Opportunities
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Energy Management Systems for Automated Energy Monitoring and Optimization
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Energy Storage Systems for Renewable Energy Storage
Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading to Energy-Efficient Appliances and Equipment
Step-by-Step Guide to Optimizing IT Infrastructure for Energy Efficiency
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Heat Recovery Systems
Step-by-Step Guide to Purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing On-Site Renewable Energy Installations
Step-by-Step Guide to Automating Carbon Footprint Tracking
Step-by-Step Guide to Improving Compressed Air Efficiency
Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Inspiring Projects Three: Community

Urban Forestry Projects: Planting trees and green spaces in urban areas to absorb carbon and improve air quality.
Carbon Farming Partnerships: Collaborating with farmers to implement carbon farming practices on agricultural land.
Biodiversity Conservation Projects: Supporting habitat restoration and conservation efforts to protect ecosystems and biodiversity.

Inspiring Projects Four: Large Power Users

Introduction
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) System
Step-by-Step Guide to Procuring Renewable Energy through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Biomass Energy Projects
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing a Building Management System (BMS)
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Heat Pumps
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Hydrogen for Power
Step-by-Step Guide to Developing a Large-Scale Solar Farm on a 50-Acre + Site
Step-by-Step Guide for Landowners Leasing Land for Renewable Energy Projects
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Geothermal Energy Systems
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Microgrid Installations
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Waste-to-Energy Projects

Inspiring Projects Five: Facility Management

Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing LED Lighting Retrofits
Green Building Certifications: Pursuing LEED or other green building certifications for new construction or renovations.
Green Roof Installation: Installing vegetated roofs to reduce heat island effects and improve insulation.
Sustainable Landscaping Practices: Using native plants and low-water landscaping techniques to reduce water usage.
Science Based Targets Initiative

Undertaking Due Diligence

Introduction

Aggregates- Undertaking Due Diligence of the Aggregate Sector

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Revised Concrete Specifications for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Enhanced Blasting Practices for Reduced Electrical Energy Consumption
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Use of Recycled Aggregates for Reduced Carbon Footprint
Step-by-Step Guide to Utilizing Product Distribution Centers for Reduced Truck Fuel Consumption and Carbon Emissions

Agriculture & Forestry - Undertaking Due Diligence of the Agricultural Sector

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
Regenerative Agriculture: Implementing farming practices that sequester carbon and improve soil health.
Carbon Calculators Specific to Agriculture

Airlines - Undertaking Due Diligence of Airlines and Aviation

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector

Cement - Undertaking Due Diligence of Cement Manufacturers

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
Green Cement Certificates - Discussion Document

Chemical - Undertaking Due Diligence of the Chemical Industry

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
. Green Chemistry Research: Investing in research and development of sustainable materials and processes. 43. Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products: Switching to environmentally friendly cleaning products and practices.

Construction - Undertaking Due Diligence of Construction Projects

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
Green Building Certifications: Pursuing LEED or other green building certifications for new construction or renovations.
Green Infrastructure Projects: Implementing projects like rain gardens and permeable pavement to manage stormwater runoff.
Green Building Materials: Using sustainable and low-impact materials in construction and renovation projects.
Low-Impact Land Development: Designing developments with minimal disruption to natural habitats and ecosystems.

Data Centres - Undertaking Due Diligence of Data Centre Operators.

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector

Financial -Undertaking Due Diligence of the Financial Sectors

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector

Food - Undertaking Due Diligence of Food and Associated Sectors

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector

Hospitality & Tourism- Undertaking Due Diligence of the Hospitality Sector

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
Sustainable Tourism Initiatives: Promoting eco-friendly travel options and supporting local conservation efforts.

IT Infrastructure and Hardware- Undertaking Due Diligence of the IT Sector

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector

Manufacturing - Undertaking Due Diligence of Manufacturers

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
. Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Processes: Optimizing manufacturing processes to reduce energy consumption.

Media - Undertaking Due Diligence of the Media Sector

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector

Mining and Minerals

Introduction
Legislation - Conflict Minerals
Legislation - Global Overview

Shipping - Undertaking Due Diligence of Shipping Operators (and via their representatives)

Conducting Due Diligence on This Sector
Using AI to plan routes and reduce fuel usage
Improved vessel cleaning to improve fuel performance
Use of technology to improve loading and unloading
Refurbish rather than new
Sources of Information on this sector

15. Transport & Logistics

New Lesson

Tyres - Undertaking Due Diligence of Tyre Distributors and Manufacturers

Introduction
Carbon Footprint
New or Retreads
Tire Industry Project (2:00)
Example of "Tools" which will assist in measuring the CO2 footprint for Tyres.
Lesson Summary
Questions
Due Diligence Questions

Reference Section and Background Research

About this Section

Environmental Legislation

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Legislation
Module 2: International Environmental Agreements and Treaties
Module 3: National Environmental Laws and Regulations
Module 4: Regional and Local Environmental Regulations
Module 5: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Permitting Processes
Module 6: Compliance and Enforcement
Module 7: Corporate Environmental Responsibility and Reporting
Module 8: Emerging Issues and Regulatory Trends
Module 9: Citizen Rights and Environmental Justice
Module 10: Compliance Strategies and Best Practices
European Union Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

ISO

The 14000 "Family"
Number of 14001 Certificates by Sector and Country
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use
ISO 14004:2016 Environmental management systems – General guidelines on implementation
ISO 14005:2010 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for the phased implementation of an environmental management system, including the use of environmental performance evaluation
ISO 14006:2011 Environmental management systems – Guidelines for incorporating ecodesign
ISO 14015:2022 Environmental management — Guidelines for environmental due diligence assessment
Copy of ISO 14016: Environmental management —This document addresses the need for providing confidence in the assurance of environmental reports.
ISO 14020:2000 Environmental labels and declarations – General principles
ISO 14021: Specifies requirements for self-declared environmental claims, including statements, symbols, and graphics, regarding products
ISO 14022: Defines the terms and symbols that should be used in environmental claims, such as the commonly used recycling symbol
ISO 14024: Type I environmental labelling programmes.
ISO 14025: Type III environmental declaration programmes.
ISO 14030 Green bonds -- Environmental performance of nominated projects and assets; discusses post-production environmental assessment
ISO 14031 Environmental management - Environmental performance evaluation – Guidelines
ISO 14040: Provides principles and framework for conducting and reporting life cycle assessment studies
ISO 14041: Specifies the requirements for defining the goal and scope of an LCA and for performing, interpreting, and reporting a Life Cycle Inventory analysis
ISO 14042: Describes the principles, requirements, and guidelines for conducting a life cycle impact assessment (LCIA), a phase of LCA that evaluates the environmental impacts of a product system
ISO 14043: Provides guidelines for life cycle interpretation, the phase of LCA in which results of an LCI or LCIA, or both, are summarized and discussed as a basis for conclusions, recommendations, and decision-making
ISO 14044: Specifies requirements and provides guidelines for LCA including definition of the goal and scope of the LCA, the life cycle inventory analysis (LCI) phase, the life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) phase, the life cycle interpretation phase, reporting, and critical review of the LCA5
ISO 14045:2012 describes the principles, requirements and guidelines for eco-efficiency assessment for product systems
ISO 14046:2014 - Environmental management — Water footprint — Principles, requirements and guidelines
ISO 14047: Provides examples to illustrate current practice of life cycle impact assessment according to ISO 14044
ISO 14048: Provides the requirements and a structure for a data documentation of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data
ISO 14049: Provides examples about practices in carrying out a life cycle inventory analysis (LCI) as a means of satisfying certain provisions of ISO 14044.
ISO 14050:2009 Environmental management – Vocabulary
ISO 14051 Environmental management – Material flow cost accounting - General framework
ISO 14052: Provides guidance for the practical implementation of material flow cost accounting (MFCA) in a supply chain
ISO 14053: Gives practical guidelines for the phased implementation of material flow cost accounting (MFCA) that organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can adopt to enhance their environmental performance and material efficiency
ISO 14054: This standard is intended to provide specifications and guidance for the process of preparing natural capital accounts
ISO 14060: This standard provides clarity and consistency for quantifying, monitoring, reporting and validating or verifying GHG emissions and removals to support sustainable development through a low-carbon economy and to benefit organizations, project proponents and interested parties worldwide
ISO 14061: Principles and requirements at the organization level for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals. It includes requirements for the design, development, management, reporting and verification of an organization’s GHG inventory2.
ISO 14062: This standard presents the ecodesign procedure developed based on the guidelines of ISO 14062 standard.
ISO 14063: This standard gives guidelines to organizations for general principles, policy, strategy and activities relating to both internal and external environmental communication.
ISO 14064 Greenhouse gases
ISO 14065: Specifies principles and requirements for bodies that undertake validation or verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) assertions. It is GHG programme neutral.
ISO 14066: This standard specifies competence requirements for validation teams and verification teams
ISO 14067: This standard establishes principles, requirements, and guidelines for quantifying the carbon footprint of products. The main goal of ISO 14067 is to determine the greenhouse gas emissions produced during each stage in the life cycle of a product
ISO 14068: Principles, requirements, and guidance for achieving and demonstrating carbon neutrality.
ISO 14069: This standard describes the principles, concepts and methods relating to the quantification and reporting of direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for an organization
ISO 14071: Provides additional specifications to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 for conducting a critical review of any type of LCA study and the competencies required for the review
ISO 14072: Provides additional requirements and guidelines for an effective application of ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 to organizations
ISO 14073:2017 Environmental management - Water footprint - Illustrative examples on how to apply ISO 14046
ISO 14076: Provides a framework and guidance for a methodology for performing an eco-technoeconomic analysis (eTEA) based on commonly accepted best practices
ISO 14074: Specifies principles, requirements and guidelines for normalization, weighting and life cycle interpretation, in addition to those given in ISO 14040 and ISO 140444
ISO 14080 Greenhouse gas management and related activities
ISO 14083 Transport
Question Time

The Importance of Corporate Environmental Responsibility

An introduction to the main terms in measuring carbon
Introduction to Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER)
Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing the Use of Recycled Aggregates for Reduced Carbon Footprint

Understanding the Requirements of other Environmental Rating Agencies

Introduction
EcoVadis
CDP
MSCI ESG Ratings

Carbon Offsetting and Mitigation Strategies

Introduction to Carbon Offsetting and Mitigation
Carbon Removal Market

Electric Vehicles

Financial Incentives
Check List

ISO 14052: Provides guidance for the practical implementation of material flow cost accounting (MFCA) in a supply chain

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