Introduction

This programme equips learners with applied auditing skills for Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) and Greenhouse Gas Verification (ISO 14064). Through case studies, risk assessment exercises, audit simulations, and practical templates, learners gain the confidence to review environmental systems, evaluate GHG data, and prepare audit-ready reports for organisations across Africa. The course combines theory with real-world audits, equipping participants to become competent ESG, environmental, and carbon auditors in the development finance, banking, extractives, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

Learning Objectives:
• Conduct environmental management audits using ISO 14001 principles
• Apply audit planning, scoping, and evidence-gathering techniques
• Verify greenhouse gas emissions in line with ISO 14064 requirements
• Interpret ESG governance indicators and integrate them into audit findings
• Identify nonconformities and draft corrective action recommendations
• Build audit checklists, working papers, and verification reports

Course Outcomes:
Participants will produce:
• A complete ISO 14001 audit plan
• A carbon footprint verification report (ISO 14064)
• ESG audit checklists and risk assessment tools
• A corrective action plan for an audited entity
• A full ESG Audit Portfolio demonstrating competence