Delve into the intricate world of carbon accounting, reporting, and measurement with this engaging masterclass.
With the Australian government mandating climate-related financial disclosures in annual reports starting 1 January 2025, there’s an urgent need to develop the expertise required to comply with these new regulations. Whether you’re preparing to meet these mandatory reporting requirements or strategically advancing your sustainability journey to meet customer and supplier needs, this masterclass is your key to mastering the skills necessary for accurately measuring and reporting your organisation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carbon footprint data.
Imagine being equipped to not only report your carbon footprint annually but also identify key areas for emissions reduction and cost savings. This masterclass, designed for both established and emerging professionals in sustainability and environmental management, offers an immersive experience into the methodologies, tools, and best practices essential for understanding and managing the accounting, measurement, and reporting of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the three scopes of emissions as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Learn to properly identify, quantify, and report emissions from direct operations (Scope 1), purchased energy (Scope 2), and indirect activities along your organisation’s value chain (Scope 3).
Led by experienced instructors with extensive backgrounds in sustainability and carbon management, this masterclass also provides a unique opportunity to engage with peers, exchange insights, and acquire actionable knowledge to drive your organisation’s sustainability goals.
Join us and transform your approach to sustainability, equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills to lead your organisation toward a greener future.
About the facilitators
Nigar Sultana
Nigar is a chartered accountant with over 15 years of experience in tertiary education and research. She teaches executive education programs, undergraduate and graduate courses on sustainability, ESG regulations, reporting, assurance, and carbon accounting globally. Nigar has a strong record of grant income and research published in top accounting journals, focusing on corporate governance, gender diversity, environmental sustainability, and climate and carbon accounting. Her expertise is sought after by industry and government sectors, providing practical solutions in financial literacy, gender equity, natural capital and climate accounting. Nigar serves as the Climate Action Lead and ESG and Carbon Accounting Lead at the Curtin Institute of Energy Transition, and she contributes as a climate research expert to the Australian Accounting Standards Board and international regulators.
Dr Harjinder Singh
Harj is a Chartered Accountant with a decade of experience in public practice, including at a Big4 accounting firm, before transitioning to academia. He specialises in sustainability, focusing on climate risk, carbon accounting, ESG assurance, and developing ESG reporting metrics across commercial and not-for-profit sectors. Harj has been appointed to the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s Climate Research Expert List, shaping future climate-related reporting requirements in Australia. His recent achievements include pioneering a Natural Capital Accounting framework in Australia’s mining sector and building climate accounting capacity in Vietnam and across Africa through prestigious Australia Awards Short Courses.