GHG Training Malaysia: Carbon Footprint Basics (Scope 1, 2 & 3) with Practical Data & Audit-Ready Evidence
Most “GHG training” explains definitions. This program is built for execution: your team learns how to turn operational data (electricity bills, fuel logs, refrigerant records, logistics data, and selected supplier data) into a defensible Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 baseline aligned with GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 expectations.
Outcome: after training, participants should be able to answer stakeholder questions like “Where did this number come from?”, “What evidence supports it?”, and “What will we improve next cycle?”—without guesswork.
Course Description
Carbon Footprint Basics (Scope 1, 2 & 3) is a practical GHG accounting foundation course delivered by CAYS Group PLT. It teaches boundary setting, emissions source identification, activity data collection, emission factor application, common error prevention, and evidence organization to support internal review and third-party verification.
Accuracy
Correct boundaries, units, factors, and conversions.
Traceability
Every number links back to source records and logic.
Audit Readiness
Structured evidence packs and methodology controls.
Benefits
- Faster baseline building: clear data checklist and ownership reduces “annual scramble”.
- Lower rework risk: avoids common mistakes (wrong units, boundary gaps, double counting, inconsistent factors).
- More credible reporting: improves confidence for ESG reporting, customer requests, and management review.
- Better decisions: helps teams identify the few categories that drive most emissions and cost exposure.
- Verification readiness: methodology and evidence are structured to withstand questioning.
Upon Completion, Participants Will Be Able To
- Define organizational and operational boundaries (including treatment of outsourced activities).
- Identify relevant Scope 1, Scope 2, and selected Scope 3 categories for the organization.
- Build an emission source register by site/function (electricity, fuels, refrigerants, logistics, purchases).
- Collect correct activity data (kWh, liters, kg, ton-km) and reconcile it to source documents.
- Apply emission factors correctly with unit control, conversions, and version tracking.
- Create an audit-ready evidence pack (records, assumptions, change log, calculation file controls).
- Translate the baseline into a reduction priority list with owners and measurable KPIs.
Who Should Attend
- Sustainability / ESG teams responsible for carbon footprint reporting
- Facilities / Engineering / Energy managers managing utilities and equipment data
- Fleet / Logistics teams managing fuel, mileage, shipment and ton-km data
- Procurement / Supply Chain teams supporting Scope 3 supplier data requests
- Finance / Risk / Governance teams supporting controls and assurance readiness
- Internal audit teams reviewing traceability and consistency
Prerequisite
No prior carbon accounting experience is required. To maximize learning, participants should bring (or prepare access to) sample records: electricity bills, fuel purchase logs, refrigerant service records, and (if applicable) basic logistics/shipment summaries.
What You Will Learn
| Topic |
What It Means in Practice |
Common Mistake We Prevent |
| Boundary & consolidation |
Define which entities/sites/operations are included and why (control approach). |
Changing boundaries yearly without documentation. |
| Scope 1 / 2 classification |
Map fuels, vehicles, generators, refrigerants, and purchased electricity correctly. |
Double counting fuel/electricity or missing refrigerants. |
| Scope 3 selection |
Prioritize relevant categories (e.g., logistics, purchased goods, waste, travel) based on materiality and data availability. |
Trying to do all categories at once and failing data quality. |
| Activity data controls |
Define data owners, frequency, evidence type, and reconciliation checks. |
Using inconsistent units and unverified spreadsheets. |
| Emission factors & conversions |
Apply factors with version control and conversion discipline (kWh, liters, kg, ton-km). |
Wrong factor scope/year or broken unit conversion. |
| Evidence pack & audit questions |
Organize invoices, logs, calculations, assumptions, and change logs for review. |
No traceability from final number to source records. |
Practical Deliverables Participants Take Back
This training is structured so participants leave with a starter toolkit (templates and logic) that can be adapted to the organization:
- Boundary & scope map (sites, entities, activities, consolidation approach)
- Emission source register (by facility/function)
- Data collection checklist (data source, owner, frequency, evidence required)
- Calculation workbook structure (units, factor fields, change log, version control)
- Evidence pack folder outline (utilities, fuel, refrigerants, logistics, supplier data)
- Reduction priority list (high-impact categories + practical actions)
How GHG Data Is Reviewed (Internal Audit & Verification Lens)
Reviews usually focus less on the final total and more on consistency, traceability, and control. Participants learn what reviewers typically ask and how to prepare defensible answers:
- Boundary decisions: what is included/excluded and why, and whether it is applied consistently year-to-year.
- Traceability: can activity data be traced to invoices, meter readings, logs, and controlled calculations?
- Factor control: are emission factors documented, appropriate, and version-controlled?
- Assumptions & gaps: are estimates disclosed with improvement actions for the next cycle?
Want your team to build a credible Scope 1, 2 & 3 baseline?
CAYS Group PLT delivers GHG Training Malaysia that is practical, evidence-driven, and aligned with GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1. Available for in-house and public sessions. HRDF/HRD Corp claimability depends on your organization’s eligibility and claim process.
FAQ: GHG Training Malaysia
The program can be structured for HRD Corp/HRDF claiming where applicable, subject to your organization’s eligibility and claim process requirements.
Scope 1 is direct emissions you control (fuel combustion, company vehicles, refrigerants). Scope 2 is purchased energy (typically electricity). Scope 3 is value-chain emissions (purchased goods, logistics, waste, business travel, etc.). This training focuses on correct classification using operational records.
Typical starting data includes electricity bills (kWh), fuel purchase records (liters/kg), fleet fuel or mileage logs, refrigerant top-up/service records, and (if selected) logistics/shipment data and purchasing data for material Scope 3 categories.
Many organizations use GHG Protocol for categorization and reporting structure, while ISO 14064-1 provides a recognized standard for quantification and reporting controls that support assurance/verification expectations. This training shows how to align both for consistency and traceability.
The most common errors are unclear boundaries, inconsistent units, wrong or undocumented emission factors, broken conversions, double counting between scopes, missing refrigerants, and weak evidence trails. The course provides checklists and controls to prevent these issues.
Yes. In-house delivery can be tailored to your sites, utilities setup, fleet/logistics model, and internal reporting structure, which is especially useful for multi-site manufacturing groups needing consistent methodology across locations.
Conclusion
GHG Training Malaysia creates value when teams can produce a credible Scope 1, 2 & selected Scope 3 baseline with clear boundaries, reliable activity data, controlled emission factors, and audit-ready evidence. This Carbon Footprint Basics program is designed to move participants from “understanding” to “execution”—so reporting becomes repeatable and improvement becomes measurable.
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