Climate commitments now sit in board agendas, investor questionnaires and donor conditions, yet many organisations cannot say what they emit, which assets are exposed to heat, flood or drought, or whether their targets are credible. Leaders who can answer these questions steer resources more wisely and avoid reputational damage. This five-day programme gives senior and middle managers the technical grounding and the leadership approach to do so.
Participants learn greenhouse gas accounting under the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1, 2 and 3 inventories, emission factors and data quality. They examine climate risk and vulnerability assessment, adaptation planning, and the setting of targets aligned with national commitments and science-based approaches. Leadership sessions cover building a climate strategy, engaging staff and suppliers, budgeting for action, and reporting performance with credible indicators. Carbon markets, offsets and the pitfalls of greenwashing are discussed critically. The course serves sustainability and environment managers, directors in corporates and public bodies, programme leads in NGOs and development agencies, and climate focal points in ministries and counties. It is available in classroom, online and in-house formats and ends with a CPD-accredited certificate.
Climate change is reshaping risk and opportunity for businesses, governments and communities across Africa. Droughts and floods disrupt supply chains and livelihoods, while lenders, buyers and regulators ask for evidence of emission reductions and resilience planning. Organisations that treat climate as a side project struggle to turn pledges into measurable results.
Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation and Carbon Accounting links technical measurement with management. Early sessions build understanding of climate science, policy architecture and the business case for action. Participants then learn how to compile a carbon footprint, choose boundaries, collect activity data and calculate emissions for energy, transport, waste, agriculture and purchased goods. In parallel, they study how to assess exposure and vulnerability, prioritise adaptation options and integrate them into plans and budgets. The closing sessions concentrate on performance: targets, indicators, dashboards, assurance, disclosure and communication with stakeholders.
The programme uses a mixture of facilitated discussion, calculation exercises in spreadsheets and a running organisational case. Each participant develops a draft climate action plan covering emissions baseline, adaptation priorities, targets and a reporting calendar for the institution they represent.
On completion, participants will be able to:
Participants leave with:
Teaching balances technical practice with strategic discussion:
Day 1: Climate Context and Leadership Agenda
Day 2: Carbon Accounting Fundamentals
Day 3: Value Chain Emissions and Reduction Pathways
Day 4: Climate Risk and Adaptation Planning
Day 5: Performance, Reporting and Credibility
The programme is designed for people accountable for climate strategy and results, including:
Participants who engage fully in the sessions and complete the practical assignments are awarded a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion by Vision Reach Global Consultancy, confirming their grounding in climate leadership and carbon accounting.
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By the end of the Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting programme, you'll be able to explain the climate policy context and its implications for organisational strategy, compile a greenhouse gas inventory covering scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, select appropriate emission factors and manage data quality and uncertainty, and assess climate hazards, exposure and vulnerability for assets, operations and communities. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
The programme is designed for people accountable for climate strategy and results, including: Sustainability, environment and ESG managers, Directors and heads of department in corporates and parastatals, Climate change focal points in ministries and county governments, Programme managers in NGOs and development agencies, Energy and facilities managers, Risk, compliance and reporting officers, Agricultural and natural resource programme leads, and Consultants advising on carbon and climate projects.
Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom, live virtual, and in-house corporate training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting starts October 26, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting Training Course is pitched at advanced professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Leadership and Performance in Climate Action, Adaptation & Carbon Accounting Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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