ISEP Introduction to Net Zero

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Location: University of Liverpool

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool

L69 3BX

United Kingdom

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Road From the M62: at the end of the motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.

Postcode for satellite navigation or online directions: L3 5TR

Rail The Campus is just a ten-minute walk away from the nearest mainline station at Lime Street. Take the main exit and turn left into Lime Street. Then turn left again at the Britannia Adelphi Hotel and continue up Brownlow Hill towards the Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral and Red Brick Building with its clock tower.

National Rail Enquiries: +44 (0)8457 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk

Coach The National Express coach station is in Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place, Liverpool, L1 8JX, an 18 minute walk from the Campus.

National Express Coaches
Telephone: +44 (0)8717 818181
Website: www.nationalexpress.com

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Liverpool Airport +44 (0)871 521 8484 www.liverpoolairport.com

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is eight miles from the city and is best reached by taxi or the express bus, directly outside the entrance to the airport terminal. You can also get buses 500, 86, 80A and 82A to Liverpool city centre. More information about bus services is at: www.liverpoolairport.com/from-airport/by-bus.html

Manchester Airport +44 (0)871 271 0711 www.manchesterairport.co.uk A train service runs between Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street station. There is also a direct coach service which takes about 1 hour.

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28 June 2026

Cost: £150.00

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Edd Barley - Executive Education

ebarley@liverpool.ac.uk

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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  

How do you learn?

This course consists of 2.5 guided learning hours.

How will you be assessed?

This course is not assessed. A dual-branded (University of Liverpool and ISEP) certificate is provided to learners who have successfully attended the course. 

Learning Outcomes

There are four Learning Outcomes for IEMA Introduction to Net Zero which correspond to the sections of the course:

Learning Outcome	The learner can …	The learner will be familiar with …
1. What does net zero mean?	· Explain what is net zero and related terms · Explain the urgency of the underlying climate science driving the net zero agenda	· What is a carbon footprint and what are greenhouse gases? · Introduction to outline terms including ‘net zero’ and ‘carbon neutral’ · Introduction to carbon offsets and carbon removals with some examples
2. Why net zero?	· Explain the main international policy context for responding to the climate crisis · Explain the UK policy context and drivers	· International agreements and governance for net zero including the Paris Agreement 2015 · Summary of scientific consensus on climate action and principal recommendations from the United Nations on responding to the climate crisis, i.e., net zero and 1.5°C · Net zero at the country level
3. What can my organisation do about it?	·

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