Introduction

This unit looks at the role of carbon in organisations and its impact on the environment. The learner will count carbon use, first as an individual and then within an organisation

WHAT YOU MUST LEARN

Carbon Counting

Know why organisations need to count carbon

Understand the role of carbon in global warming

Know thw worldwide initiatives to control carbon dioxide emissions, including Kyoto and Emissions Trading.

Know the main sources of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Understand carbon use in your won organisation

Environmental costs

Understand the impact of carbon emissions (carbon dioxide Co2 methane CH4) on global warming

Know the advantages and disadvantages of different ways to control carbon emissions eg reduce emissions at source. Carbon capture. Sequestration Offsetting

Know the environmental and financial costs to future generations - Stern Review

Know what can be done to count, monitor and reduce carbon emissions

Managing carbon

Understand methods of controlling carbon usage

Know how this can be applied in your own workplace.

Know how to measure and monitor carbon use.

Understand the importance of , and how to gain, employee support for a "low-carbon" organisation

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