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Net Zero Strategy & Roadmap Development Training Course

Helps organisations turn climate ambitions into credible Net Zero targets, reduction priorities, investment decisions and a governed implementation roadmap.

NZE · Net Zero & Decarbonization ManagementAll Levels#2597ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Course Overview

This advanced practical course provides a structured framework for developing credible Net Zero strategies and implementation roadmaps. It focuses on translating climate ambitions into measurable targets, emissions reduction priorities, investment decisions, operational initiatives, governance structures, and clear implementation pathways. The programme covers the key components of a Net Zero strategy, including organisational emissions baselines, decarbonisation levers, target setting, transition planning, energy transformation, operational efficiency, renewable energy, technology deployment, supply chain engagement, and carbon removal considerations. Participants will examine how Net Zero commitments can be aligned with business strategy and long-term value creation. Particular emphasis is placed on prioritising emissions reduction actions according to impact, feasibility, cost, technology readiness, operational dependencies, and implementation risk. The course also addresses the integration of Net Zero planning with capital investment, procurement, asset management, risk management, business continuity, and sustainability reporting. Through practical exercises, participants will assess an organisation’s current emissions position, identify decarbonisation opportunities, establish strategic priorities, develop phased implementation plans, define governance and accountability, and build a measurable Net Zero roadmap that can be monitored and continuously improved.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyse the strategic principles and key components of Net Zero planning.
  • Establish an organisational baseline for greenhouse gas emissions and climate performance.
  • Identify and evaluate major decarbonisation opportunities across operations and value chains.
  • Develop credible Net Zero targets aligned with organisational priorities and available transition pathways.
  • Assess energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, technology, and process transformation opportunities.
  • Evaluate Scope 1, Scope 2, and relevant Scope 3 reduction opportunities.
  • Prioritise decarbonisation initiatives according to impact, cost, feasibility, risk, and technology readiness.
  • Integrate Net Zero objectives into capital investment, procurement, asset management, and operational planning.
  • Develop transition pathways with clear milestones, responsibilities, dependencies, and performance indicators.
  • Establish governance structures and accountability mechanisms for Net Zero implementation.
  • Assess the role and limitations of carbon removals and residual emissions management.
  • Develop a practical Net Zero roadmap with measurable actions, timelines, investment priorities, and monitoring mechanisms.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for sustainability and climate managers, environmental professionals, energy managers, Net Zero programme leaders, ESG professionals, and strategic planning teams responsible for developing or implementing decarbonisation strategies. It is also suitable for senior executives, operations and asset managers, engineering professionals, finance and investment teams, procurement and supply chain professionals, risk managers, HSE teams, and project managers involved in climate transition initiatives. The programme is particularly relevant to organisations in energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, transportation, construction, real estate, financial services, government, and other sectors developing long-term decarbonisation and Net Zero strategies.

Learning Outcomes

  • Assess an organisation’s current Net Zero readiness and emissions baseline.
  • Identify material sources of greenhouse gas emissions across operations and value chains.
  • Evaluate technical and operational decarbonisation opportunities.
  • Develop measurable Net Zero targets and transition objectives.
  • Compare energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, technology, and process transformation options.
  • Assess Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 reduction pathways.
  • Prioritise initiatives using emissions impact, cost, feasibility, risk, and readiness criteria.
  • Develop transition pathways and implementation sequences.
  • Integrate Net Zero initiatives into investment, procurement, asset, and operational decisions.
  • Establish governance structures, responsibilities, and performance indicators.
  • Evaluate residual emissions and the appropriate role of carbon removal measures.
  • Produce an actionable Net Zero roadmap with milestones, investment priorities, KPIs, and review mechanisms.

Course Outline

Day 1

Net Zero Strategy Fundamentals & Organisational Baseline

  • Net Zero concepts and strategic drivers
  • Climate transition and organisational value
  • Establishing the greenhouse gas emissions baseline
  • Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions
  • Organisational and operational boundaries
  • Emissions hotspots and material sources
  • Current-state capability and Net Zero readiness assessment
  • Business, regulatory, financial, and stakeholder drivers
  • Strategic ambition and transition objectives
  • Practical Application: Conduct a Net Zero readiness assessment and establish a baseline of organisational emissions and priority sources
Day 2

Decarbonisation Levers & Transition Pathways

  • Decarbonisation principles and pathways
  • Energy efficiency and demand reduction
  • Electrification and fuel switching
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Low-carbon technologies and process transformation
  • Operational optimisation
  • Scope 1 and Scope 2 reduction opportunities
  • Scope 3 value chain decarbonisation
  • Supplier engagement and procurement strategies
  • Practical Application: Identify and evaluate a portfolio of decarbonisation initiatives across organisational operations and value chains
Day 3

Target Setting, Prioritisation & Investment Planning

  • Net Zero target development
  • Short-, medium-, and long-term milestones
  • Emissions reduction trajectories
  • Initiative prioritisation frameworks
  • Cost, abatement potential, feasibility, and technology readiness
  • Capital investment requirements
  • Financial and operational implications
  • Asset transition and lifecycle considerations
  • Risk and dependency assessment
  • Practical Application: Build a prioritised Net Zero initiative portfolio and develop an investment and implementation sequence
Day 4

Governance, Implementation & Performance Management

  • Net Zero governance models
  • Executive and board accountability
  • Roles, responsibilities, and ownership
  • Implementation programmes and workstreams
  • Integration with enterprise risk management
  • Procurement and supply chain alignment
  • Change management and organisational capability
  • KPIs and emissions performance indicators
  • Data management, monitoring, and reporting
  • Practical Application: Develop a Net Zero governance and performance management framework with defined responsibilities and KPIs
Day 5

Net Zero Roadmap, Carbon Removals & Long-Term Transition

  • Building an integrated Net Zero roadmap
  • Sequencing initiatives and implementation milestones
  • Residual emissions assessment
  • Carbon removal principles and limitations
  • Managing transition risks and dependencies
  • Linking Net Zero with sustainability and corporate strategy
  • Investment review and roadmap adjustment
  • Progress monitoring and continuous improvement
  • Long-term resilience and transition readiness
  • Final Workshop: Develop an integrated Net Zero Strategy and Roadmap covering the emissions baseline, reduction targets, decarbonisation initiatives, Scope 1–3 pathways, investment priorities, governance, KPIs, residual emissions, implementation milestones, and continuous improvement mechanisms

Upcoming Dates

Selected date

Amsterdam · 4 – 8 Jan 2027 · Classroom

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MuscatScheduled
2 – 6 Nov 2026€5,300—
OnlineScheduled
8 – 12 Nov 2026€1,700—
ParisScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€5,700—
KigaliScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€5,100—
RiyadhScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€4,200€3,780until 2 Nov
RomeScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€5,800€5,220until 9 Nov
SingaporeScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€6,700€6,030until 16 Nov
ManamaScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€4,700€4,230until 16 Nov
SalalahScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€5,300€4,770until 16 Nov
TrabzonScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€4,700€4,230until 23 Nov
ViennaScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€5,700€5,130until 30 Nov
AmmanScheduled
27 – 31 Dec 2026€3,100€2,790until 7 Dec
MarbellaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 7 Dec
AmsterdamScheduled
4 – 8 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 14 Dec
BakuScheduled
11 – 15 Jan 2027€4,800€4,320until 21 Dec
BarcelonaScheduled
18 – 22 Jan 2027€5,400€4,860until 28 Dec
CairoScheduled
18 – 22 Jan 2027€3,300€2,970until 28 Dec
AbujaScheduled
18 – 22 Jan 2027€5,100€4,590until 28 Dec
CasablancaScheduled
25 – 29 Jan 2027€4,300€3,870until 4 Jan
DammamScheduled
1 – 5 Feb 2027€4,200€3,780until 11 Jan
AccraScheduled
1 – 5 Feb 2027€5,100€4,590until 11 Jan
DohaScheduled
8 – 12 Feb 2027€4,400€3,960until 18 Jan
DubaiScheduled
14 – 18 Feb 2027€4,400€3,960until 25 Jan
GenevaScheduled
22 – 26 Feb 2027€6,300€5,670until 1 Feb
BangkokScheduled
22 – 26 Feb 2027€6,100€5,490until 1 Feb
IstanbulScheduled
1 – 5 Mar 2027€4,700€4,230until 8 Feb
LisbonScheduled
8 – 12 Mar 2027€5,400€4,860until 15 Feb
Kuala LumpurScheduled
8 – 12 Mar 2027€4,400€3,960until 15 Feb
BeirutScheduled
14 – 18 Mar 2027€4,000€3,600until 22 Feb
LondonScheduled
15 – 19 Mar 2027€5,600€5,040until 22 Feb

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