Introduction to Net Zero

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28 June 2026

Cost

£150.00

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Contact

Edd Barley - Executive Education

ebarley@liverpool.ac.uk

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ISEP Introduction to Net Zero is an ISEP (Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals) certified course which gives a succinct overview of what net zero means as a response to the climate crisis and how it can be delivered within organisations. It is comprised of four sections, providing learners with a basic introduction to the concept of net zero:   

1.      What does net zero mean?

2.     Why net zero?

3.     What can my organisation do about it?

4.     How should we communicate net zero in a way which avoids greenwash?

Who is this course for?

This course is suited to all job roles and sectors and has no formal entry requirements. This course will be appealing for those who are looking to gain a baseline knowledge on net zero in their own capacity. This course will also be a powerful tool for businesses on a journey towards net zero and provides an approach to raising awareness across the business. 

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements for this course.

What will you learn on this course?

Once completed, a learner on this course will be able to:

·       Explain what is net zero and related terms  

·       Explain the urgency of the underlying climate science driving the net zero agenda  

·       Explain the main international policy context for responding to the climate crisis  

·       Explain the UK policy context and drivers  

·       Explain the business and environmental benefits of net zero  

·       Explain the outline of a robust net zero approach  

Explain key principles on communicating a robust net zero claim and avoiding greenwash