Net Zero Awareness Training for Civils
- Overview of climate change and human activities.
- Policy context including UK Climate Change Act and Paris Agreement.
- Net Zero explained and carbon calculation for organizations.
- Net Zero implications for organizations, projects, and products.
- Details on PAS 2080, emissions hotspots, and best practices.
Overview
The Online Net Zero Awareness Training Course for Civils provides a comprehensive overview of climate change, the policy context, and the concept of Net Zero. Participants learn about carbon calculation, setting targets, and monitoring progress for organizations, projects, and products. The course covers PAS 2080 Carbon Management, emissions hotspots in infrastructure projects, best practices, and mitigation options. The training aims to equip civil professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively measure and manage carbon emissions in project design and delivery.
Who should attend
Civil Engineers
Course Content
Our Online Net Zero Awareness Training Course for Civils helps construction and infrastructure professionals understand climate change, carbon management, and Net Zero in the civil engineering sector.
This one-day course covers UK and international climate policy, carbon calculation across Scope 1–3, and the difference between Net Zero and carbon neutral. Learners will explore how to measure, manage, and reduce emissions at organisational, project, and product level, including PAS 2080 and Environmental Product Declarations.
The course also highlights emissions hotspots in major infrastructure projects and shares best practice for reducing carbon during design and delivery.
Ideal for engineers, project managers, and sustainability professionals looking to support low-carbon construction and meet Net Zero targets.
Who Should Attend
Location
Course Syllabus
Day 1
Morning Session:
Overview of climate change – what is climate change and why is it occurring faster as a result of human activities?
– The policy context – including the UK Climate Change Act, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change & the Paris Agreement, and the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 ºC
– Net Zero explained – what is Net Zero? What does the term Net Zero mean? What is the difference between this and Carbon Neutral?
– Carbon calculation – Measuring carbon emissions, define what Net Zero is for an organisation in real terms and setting relevant targets (this would cover scope 1-3 emissions)
– Overview of what Net Zero means for an:
o Organisation – what is a baseline and how is this set? What are carbon targets and how does an organisation identify the actions needed to get there? How do they monitor progress against their targets?
o Project – what is PAS 2080 Carbon Management in Infrastructure and what does it mean for projects? How to measure a project’s GHG emissions in both construction and operation of the built asset.
o Product – what is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and what does it tell you (this would cover the basics of greenhouse gas emissions in a product lifecycle)?
Afternoon Session:
– The details behind PAS 2080 and the carbon reduction hierarchy
– Typical emissions hotspots in major infrastructure projects such as rail and road projects
– Best practice and what it looks like, and the typical mitigation options during design and delivery
– Measuring and managing carbon in project scheme design and delivery
