Leadership
This concise course provides an essential guide to transport emissions within businesses. Participants will learn best practices in collecting and validating data related to transport throughout their operations and uncover accessible actions to reduce the impact of employee commuting and supply chain logistics.
Recommended Duration
Online learning
1
Eco-literacy assessment
1
CPD credits
4
Employee surveys
Overview
This course provides essential insights into addressing company transport emissions, focusing on understanding emissions sources and scopes, meeting reporting requirements, implementing best practices in emissions reporting, and taking actionable steps to reduce transport emissions.
Participants will gain practical knowledge and strategies to enhance sustainable transport initiatives within their organisations.
Assessment Criteria
The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and is graded by percentage. There are 10 multiple choice questions (MCQs) upon completion of four lessons. The certification criteria is 40%, and learners may retake the assessment.
SDG's
Business Value
Employee commuting is a significant source of Scope 3 emissions for many companies, often accounting for approximately 15% of total scope 3 emissions.
Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:
The sources and scopes of business transport emissions.
Reporting requirements and best practices for accurate emissions reporting.
Actionable steps to implement and monitor strategies that reduce transport emissions effectively.
4
sections
1
hr
duration
Explore the fundamentals of business transport emissions, including sources (e.g., employee commuting, logistics) and scopes (direct and indirect emissions). Participants will gain insights into the environmental impact of transport activities within their organisations.
Actionable Outcome:
Conduct an initial assessment of transport emissions sources in your organisation, identifying key contributors to emissions.
1
lessons to complete
13
min
Section duration
Learn about the regulatory obligations and standards related to transport emissions for businesses. This section covers key reporting requirements and guidelines for accurate emissions reporting.
Actionable Outcome:
Develop a risk profile of all transport emissions in your organisation, identifying areas for improvement and compliance.
1
lessons to complete
13
min
Section duration
This session will focus on best practices in reporting transport emissions, including methods for surveying employees and suppliers about commuting and logistics. Participants will learn how to collect and analyse data effectively to enhance reporting accuracy.
Actionable Outcome:
Implement a survey of employees and suppliers to gather comprehensive data on commuting habits and transport logistics.
1
lessons to complete
17
min
Section duration
Explore actionable strategies to reduce transport emissions, such as promoting public transport and cycling, installing cycling storage and showers, improving supplier transport logistics, and continuously surveying to monitor improvements.
Actionable Outcome:
Develop a tailored action plan to reduce transport emissions in your organisation, including specific initiatives, timelines, responsibilities, and monitoring protocols.
1
lessons to complete
13
min
Section duration
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Nov 2022
Nick Tennant
ESG & Commercial Reporting Manager
"If approached by others I would strongly recommend the use of the Vyra training courses."
May 2024
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