By Elizabeth Jackson, Course Advisor, ACBI
| Imagine that it’s Wednesday 22 November 2023. Seven weeks from now. It’s time for your monthly work meeting, but something is different. You’re not scrambling to think of new initiatives to propose. You’re not resigning yourself to another mediocre update on the company’s environmental performance. Instead, you’re smashing your sustainability update. Your work colleagues are engaged and impressed. They want to learn more about your tasty proposal. And that proposal is… A 3-year net zero strategy. That’s right – net zero strategies aren’t just for the massive companies. You know, the ones that are Fortune 500 companies or part of the ASX200. And net zero strategies aren’t just for other businesses who can afford to pay an arm and leg to top-tier consultancy firms either. Every business – big and small – can benefit from having a net zero strategy. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune or take years to prepare either. In fact, you could even get one drafted by the end of next month. How? That’s what Accelerate Zero co-founders Nick and Melissa will explain in the Pathways to Net Zero short course. Curious about this course? Download this course guide or view this webinar recording to find out more. And if you can imagine presenting a net zero strategy to your organisation, make sure you join this short course. → Enrol by Tuesday 10 October to join this month’s intake. |
| How much time does it take to complete the course? The course takes approximately 8 hours to complete. It’s broken into two parts: Part 1 (4 hours): The first part is involves completing 9 online modules. These modules will introduce you to the foundational knowledge and tools you need to build net zero pathways. You’ll gain access to this content as soon as you complete enrolling into the course. It can be completed at your own pace in your own time. Part 2 (4 hours): This is a half-day interactive session where you’ll discuss how to tackle sustainability challenges that Australian organisations are facing. You’ll have a chance to learn from Nick Palousis and Melissa Houghton, who have over 20 years of field experience in implementing net zero strategies. How much is the course? The course is $1,250 + GST. Applications for the 18 October 2023 intake close next week. If you are interested joining this short course, make sure to start your application today. How do I know if this is the right course for me? This course is well suited to people who want to get started on implementing net zero initiatives. It’s for anyone who wants to know how to build a practical pathway to net zero for their organisation and make it happen. The course is suited to people who work in a wide range of industries and within all sizes of businesses. Do I need to attend the half-day session in person? Not at all, you can attend it online instead. All you need to do is open Zoom on your computer! This online session will be held from 9am to 1pm (Sydney/Melbourne time) on Wednesday 18 October 2023. Alternatively, there is an option to attend face-to-face training in the Sydney CBD on Wednesday 18 October 2023. Is this course only for sustainability professionals? Not at all! Anyone who has an interest in net zero and wants to help an organisation become more sustainable can gain a lot from this course. It’s suited to people skilled in a wide range of areas, including operations, WHS, procurement, corporate affairs, environmental management and more. After all, getting to an organisation net zero is not a one-person job; it needs the input of different teams and individuals. → Enrol now |
5 Steps for Building a Net Zero Pathway
Careers for net zero
The Clean Energy Council and the Energy Efficiency Council are partnering to host the inaugural Careers for Net Zero Fair, inviting everyday Australians to learn more about career pathways that support net zero emissions, and how their skills can be used to accelerate our nation’s growing clean economy.
Held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, the free event will give attendees the opportunity to rub shoulders with industry leaders, learn about the rewarding benefits of entering rapidly growing and innovative sectors, as well as discover current job opportunities, connect with recruiters, and build valuable industry connections.
The event will be the first of its kind and aims to inspire and attract more workers to actively choose a clean economy career path to ensure Australia’s workforce is equipped with the right skills to achieve the nation’s 2030 emissions reduction and net zero target by 2050.
The Careers for Net Zero Fair is expected to attract 5,000 visitors, including recent graduates, seasoned professionals, students, migrant workers, educators, job hunters and more from across the nation.
For more information about the Careers for Net Zero Fair and how to register, visit www.careersfornetzero.org.au
What: Careers for Net Zero Fair 2023
Date: Thursday 26 October 2023
Time: 9:00 AM – 5 PM
Where: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Place, Melbourne
Price: Free
S&P Global Sustainable1 – Live webinar: Kickstart your sustainability reporting journey – introducing the Sustainability Starter PackTuesday 10 October 2023 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST | More than ever, companies are looking to understand which sustainability issues present the greatest risk and opportunity to their business, across their own operations and supply chains, and effectively report them to stakeholders. Companies in Australia and New Zealand are increasingly pressured by the evolving obligations to report their ESG performance to a multitude of stakeholders like stock exchanges, customers, and investors.Join our webinar on October 10th to learn more about: ESG disclosure regulatory trend in Australia and New Zealand The first steps in quantifying environmental footprints Identifying ESG priorities through a Materiality Assessment Referencing industry best practices on sustainability disclosures Register to join the discussion or receive the on-demand replay: Register Now >  Lorraine Moore Sustainability Solutions Director, Pacific, S&P Global Sustainable1  Sannya Joseph, CFAESG Client Engagement Manager, APAC, S&P Global Sustainable1  Shardul Bapat Manager, Sustainability Analytics Solutions, APAC, S&P Global Sustainable1 Get the updates that matter most to you. Receive the latest sustainability insights, research and event invitations from S&P Global Sustainable1. Follow S&P Global Sustainable1 on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/showcase/sustainable1 |
Related readings
→ Bryt Energy – September 2023 report:
Navigating the net zero energy transition – and what it means for your business – Part 3: Lead the way
“The question many businesses are facing now is how to bring it all together. How can companies leverage a better understanding of their energy usage to inform a more holistic approach? And how can they collaborate with suppliers and employees to implement changes?”
→ McKinsey – 28 November 2022:
What is net zero?
“Net zero is an ideal state where the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the earth’s atmosphere is balanced by the amount of GHGs removed. Decarbonization efforts are needed to reach net zero.”
→ McKinsey Global Institute – January 2022 report:
The net-zero transition: What it would cost, what it could bring
“Governments and companies worldwide are pledging to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases. What would it take to fulfill that ambition?”
→ Russell Reynolds – September 2023 report:
Divides and Dividends 2023 – Leadership actions for a more sustainable future
“Discover the divides that could threaten progress — and how to solve them. Our research of thousands of global business leaders shows organizations are up for the sustainability challenge. But how do you truly integrate sustainability into your organization? Learn the four gaps you’ll need to bridge in our new Divides and Dividends report.” Linkedin post
→ Inside Climate News – 3 October 2023:
Europe Just Launched the World’s First Carbon Tariff. Will the United States Follow Suit?
“In the U.S., where climate policy has been highly politicized, the concept of a carbon tariff has recently emerged with rare bipartisan support.”
→ Reuters Events – 16 December 2020:
Employees want climate-positive action from companies. Here’s how they can deliver
“Designer Leyla Acaroglu introduces a diagnostic toolkit to help organisations develop strategic pathways to a more sustainable future.”
→ Inside Climate News – 3 October 2023:
Apple Goes a Step Too Far in Claiming a Carbon Neutral Product, a New Report Concludes
“The maker of the iPhone is a leader in efforts to reduce the climate impact of its products, but a recent claim about its new line of Apple Watches may be “climate-wash,” a Chinese environmental research organization says.”