Introduction

Climate action today begins with measurement – because what gets measured gets managed. This one-day, fully interactive program demystifies the process of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting by transforming it into an experiential learning journey through the original game Carbon Quest: The Race to Net-Zero Malaysia. Participants take on the role of “Sustainability Squads” representing Malaysian organizations racing to build the most credible, data-driven, and actionable GHG inventory. Through five dynamic stages — Think, Understand, Apply, Validate, and Act — they explore the fundamentals of GHG accounting, define boundaries, calculate emissions, identify hot-spots, and design practical decarbonization actions aligned with Malaysia’s sustainability agenda, Bursa Malaysia’s SEDG, and ISO 14064-1 principles. By the end of the day, participants not only grasp the technical aspects of GHG inventory preparation but also internalize the mindset of critical, collaborative climate leadership — linking data, decisions, and impact in a uniquely Malaysian context.

Course Objective

Program Flow: Think → Understand → Apply → Validate → Act

Think

• Explore why GHG accounting matters.
• Understand its role within the broader ESG and climate context.

Understand

• Define organizational boundaries.
• Set operational boundaries.
• Identify what to measure and where to measure it.

Apply

• Transition from theory to practice.
• Convert activity data into CO₂e.
• Perform hands-on calculations to bring the inventory process to life.

Validate

• Deepen critical analysis of results.
• Identify emission hotspots.
• Verify data accuracy and reliability.

Act

• Translate insights into practical reporting.
• Develop emission reduction strategies.
• Apply continuous improvement using the PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) mindset.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, participants will:

• Explain the purpose and importance of a GHG inventory within the ESG and national climate framework, including its connection to Bursa Malaysia’s SEDG, ISO 14064-1, and IFRS S2
• Define organizational and operational boundaries appropriate to their entity using control-based approaches and identify relevant GHG sources across Scopes 1, 2, and 3
• Collect, organize, and calculate emissions data accurately by applying emission factors and converting activity data into CO₂e in a transparent and traceable manner
• Analyze and validate emission results to pinpoint high impact sources, data gaps, and opportunities for reduction through critical thinking and verification practices
• Develop a simple, actionable GHG reduction plan using the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to support continuous improvement and align with organizational sustainability goals
• Collaborate and communicate effectively through team based problem solving, pitching, and gamified learning that reinforce Malaysia’s spirit of gotong-royong in driving collective climate responsibility.

Target Audience

This program is suitable for:

• Managers And Practitioners In Medium And Large Malaysian SMEs
• Sustainability / ESG Teams
• Operations & Maintenance Personnel
• QA / HSSE Personnel
• Procurement Teams
• Logistics Teams
• Finance Teams
• Sales / Key Account Teams
• Internal Audit Teams
• Senior Management
• Employees Who Are Directly Or Indirectly Involved In ESG

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction To GHG Inventory

Module 2: Defining Boundaries And Data Scopes

Module 3: Collecting And Converting Activity Data

Module 4: Analyzing And Validating The Inventory

Module 5: Reporting, Reduction, And Continuous Improvement

Methodology

This program will be delivered using interactive and application-focused learning that is personalized to participants’ needs.

• Case studies
• Group discussions
• Action planning

Through case studies, group discussions, and action planning, participants will build practical sustainability reporting skills that can be implemented immediately.