Undergraduate Certificate In Climate Accounting (30C)

The Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Accounting will equip you with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to excel in the rapidly evolving field of climate accounting within businesses.

In this course, you'll dive into the science of climate change, learn to navigate the ever-evolving climate policy landscape, and harness the power of climate accounting, a pivotal global strategy for achieving 2030 carbon emissions goals and net-zero carbon by 2050.

You'll also gain experience in collecting and analysing carbon impact data, use insights to inform strategic decisions and become a proficient communicator to internal and external stakeholders. Completing this course will enable you to lead sustainable business practices, leveraging contemporary accounting theory and real-world expertise to drive a brighter, greener future for organisations and the planet.

Course Objectives:

The Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Accounting aims to upskill you in your capacity to aid businesses to account for and lower their greenhouse gas emissions. 

This course will enable you to estimate carbon emissions, interpret local and national climate policies, as well as global climate agreements and use this knowledge to aid in business decision-making. The goal is to help you develop the requisite skills to support organisations in recording, reporting, and managing greenhouse gas emissions.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the basis and impacts of human-induced climate change
• Apply climate policies and frameworks to inform internal and external stakeholder decisions
• Evaluate climate related data to inform sustainable business solutions
• Communicate climate-related information to aid sustainable business decision-making

Career Outcomes

The Australian Government has identified climate skills as one of five megatrends, in current, emerging and future workforce needs, specifically ‘the range of skills required to transition to a net zero carbon economy and respond to the impacts of climate change’ (Australian Government, 2022, p. 9). ?

Given the new and emerging climate reporting standards being released globally, graduates with climate accounting will be in high demand for accounting firms, business consultation and advice, and for most larger businesses and organisations in Australia and globally. 

Graduates can use the skills and knowledge developed during this course to apply for roles such as climate accountant, carbon accountant, sustainability manager, climate advisor and ESG advisor.