March 28th – April 1st
Lecturer(s) contributing to the module
Deadline for the single course enrolment: March, 21st
Module Learning Objectives and Skill Acquisition
This module is structured in three parts. The first provides basic concepts about sustainable development and emission reductions policies and framework with reference to: Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, SDG (Sustainable Development Goals – Climate Action), flexible mechanism defined in the Kyoto Protocol (International Emissions Trading, Clean Development Mechanism, Joint Implementation). Drivers, processes and case studies will be presented. The second part is focused on: (a) ISO Standard related to quantification and reporting of GHG (ISO14064-1, ISO14064-2), carbon footprint (ISO14067), life cycle assessment (ISO14040 – ISO14044 climate declaration). Drivers, processes and case studies will be presented. The third part is focused on carbon off-set and carbon market. Most lectures will be a combination of formal lecture followed by practice exercises and in class-discussion of the reading assignments.
Detailed Teaching Agenda
Part I: Policy and Framework outlooks
| Lecture topic | Lecturer | Hours |
| Climate Change policy and Framework | COMOGLIO VALOROSO | 1 1 |
| International Emission Trading Joint ImplementationClean Development Mechanism and voluntary emission reductions projects | VALOROSO | 3 |
Part II: ISO Standards for the quantification and reporting of GHG
| Lecture topic | Lecturer | Hours |
| ISO14062-2 Quantification and reporting of GHG removals at the project level | VALOROSO | 1 |
| ISO14064-1 Quantification and reporting of GHG and removals at the organization level | VALOROSO COMOGLIO | 3 1 |
Part III: Carbon off-set
| Lecture topic | Lecturer | Hours |
| Carbon off-set mechanismsPAS2060 Carbon NeutralityRegistry systemCarbon market | VALOROSO | 5 |
Part IV: Carbon footprint of products and LCA
| Lecture topic | Lecturer | Hours |
| ISO14067 Carbon footprint of products | VENTURIN | 5 |
| ISO14040-ISO14044 Life Cycle Assessment (carbon declaration) | BONVICINI | 5 |
Involved stakeholders
The lecturers Valoroso, Venturin and Bonvicini work for the Certification Bodies DNV and RINA.
Assessment and grading
The students assessment and grading will be carried out through discussions during lectures and class exercises.
ECTS: 2
Hours of lecture: 20