Demonstrating Carbon Neutrality (PAS 2060:2014) Training Course

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Name of Programme Provider: BSI Pacific Limited
Programme Provider Identification Code: PP-HQJ129
Effective date under the Scheme*: 2023/04/28
Application Reference Number: GTP-748227
Programme Identification Code: GTP-748227
Programme Name: Demonstrating Carbon Neutrality (PAS 2060)


This programme is one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme .

The Scheme provides training subsidies to Hong Kong residents who are market practitioners and prospective practitioners of green and sustainable finance, namely students and graduates in relevant disciplines. After completing Eligible Programmes, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fees (full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees), subject to a ceiling of $10,000.
The reimbursement application should be submitted via the application portal of the Scheme within 3 months from the date of completion of the Eligible Programme.

For details, please visit the Scheme website: www.greentalent.org.hk or contact the Scheme enquiry hotline: 852-2258-6000 or email to enquiry@greentalent.org.hk.

Programme fee: up to HKD 8,800*
(reimbursable fees under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme)
*Reimbursement amount is dependent on the actual amount incurred by the programme participant and the applicable percentage of reimbursement based on that participant’s applicant category.

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Essential information about the course

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, and increasingly governments are setting targets for businesses to become carbon neutral. Besides helping combat climate change, becoming carbon neutral can help organizations to:

  • Improve business efficiency by cutting energy costs
  • Enhance their sustainability credentials and increase their resilience
  • Gain a competitive edge by offering customers greener products and services

What are the benefits?

  • Gain an understanding of the impact of climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
  • Demonstrate carbon neutrality, or efforts towards that goal, via a clear, structured and industry recognized methodology
  • Identify when carbon offsetting is appropriate and how carbon credits work
  • Appreciate the importance of verifying/validating declarations of carbon neutrality

Which qualification will i achieve?

By taking and passing the optional end of course qualification exam you will be awarded the BSI Greenhouse Gas Practitioner Qualification.

Greenhouse Gas - Practitioner

The Pathway

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