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.

Learning Objectives

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

Managers and practitioners in large and medium Malaysian SMEs who touch ESG directly or indirectly: sustainability/ESG teams, operations & maintenance, QA/HSSE, procurement, logistics, finance, sales/key accounts, internal audit, and senior management.

Course Outline

Session 1 – INTRODUCTION TO GHG INVENTORY

Session 2 – DEFINING BOUNDARIES AND DATA SCOPES

Session 3 - COLLECTING AND CONVERTING ACTIVITY DATA

Session 4 – ANALYZING AND VALIDATING THE INVENTORY

Session 5 - REPORTING, REDUCTION, AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Methodology

The course is designed to be highly interactive, application-focused, and personalized so that participants walk away with practical sustainability reporting skills they can implement immediately. By integrating experiential learning, self-assessment, case studies, group discussions, and action planning, the program ensures lasting sustainable impact.