Course

QTC Education - Emissions Accounting and Reporting for Queensland - March 2027

Mar 17, 2027 - Mar 17, 2027

$850 Enrol

Full course description

About this course

Emissions accounting and reporting for Queensland

Are you receiving stakeholder questions about greenhouse gas emissions and not sure what they are or how you should measure them?

This one-day course equips public sector professionals with the skills and knowledge to meet the state’s new emissions reporting requirements. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting and reporting obligations within the public sector.

The course focuses on data classification for Queensland Treasury’s Emissions Accounting Entity Emissions Tool to enhance transparency, compliance, and emissions management across agencies and departments. The course will also explore Treasury’s Emissions Accounting Entity Guidance, the Financial Accountability Act 2009, alongside emerging disclosure requirements under ASRS S2 and broader initiatives such as the Queensland Government Sustainability Report.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of emissions terminology, the structure of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, and the categories within each scope. Through interactive sessions and case studies, participants will gain familiarity with the reporting requirements in line with Queensland Treasury’s Entity Emissions Tool, learn to set organisational and operational boundaries, and develop strategies for data quality and risk management.

*The full cost of this course is $1,650 (Inc. GST). QTC will be subsidising 50% of your registration fee. QTC subsidy has already been applied to the course fees, and the total amount you are paying is the remaining contribution. 

NOTE: This course is for Queensland public sector employees only.

If you have any questions or general enquiries, please contact us at qtceducation@griffith.edu.au

17 March
2027
1-day workshop
With online resources
In-person
South Bank QLD
850
QTC subsidy included*

Course Snapshot

What are the course learning outcomes?

Learning outcomes: 

  • Explain the fundamentals of greenhouse gas emissions and the terminology used in GHG accounting.
  • Interpret key regulatory and reporting frameworks relevant to Queensland Government agencies.
  • Distinguish between Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions and identify and resolve data collection challenges.
  • Define organisational and operational boundaries to ensure accurate emissions reporting and compliance with Queensland Treasury guidance.
  • Implement strategies that use consistent reporting principles to structure data collection and reporting in line with Queensland Treasury guidance.
What core topics are offered?

Please find below the topics that will be covered. 

  • Introduction to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and governance.
  • Overview of climate science, global trends, and legislative requirements.
  • Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions: definitions, sources, and regulations.
  • Setting organisational and operational boundaries for emissions reporting and their implications.
  • Practical approaches to addressing reporting challenges.
Who is this course suited to?

This foundational course is designed for Queensland public sector employees responsible for sourcing and collating emissions accounting data for Queensland Treasury reporting requirements, in addition to those considering organisational emissions in corporate strategy and performance. Relevant divisions may include procurement, finance, sustainability, governance, compliance, reporting, asset management and strategy teams.

No prior knowledge of the topics or public sector processes are assumed.

NOTE: This course is for Queensland public sector employees only.

What are the course credentials?

Participants will receive a digital badge upon successful completion of the course, which can be shared on various online platforms to showcase skills and achievements.

Please note that to be eligible for a digital badge, you must attend all sessions and complete all associated learning content/activities.

What does my course schedule look like?

This course is delivered in-person incorporating practical, team exercises, reflective activities and online resources to support participants to apply learnings.

Day Session/Delivery
1 Day 

In-person (Brisbane): Wednesday 17 March 2027

8:45 am arrival for 9:00 am start - 5:00 pm AEST 

Griffith Graduate Centre (S07), Level 2 Function Room

Griffith University South Bank Campus, Brisbane

33 Sidon Street, South Bank QLD 4101

Commitment to all sessions within this course is essential for an optimised learning experience.

If you have any questions or general enquiries, please contact us at qtceducation@griffith.edu.au

Who are the course facilitators?

Assoc. Prof. Robert Hales

Rob Hales is the Discipline Leader of Sustainable Business in the Griffith Business School. His research interests focus on climate change governance in business, climate change policy and governance, carbon markets, sustainable tourism and working with First Peoples on consent processes and climate change. Associate Professor Hales has completed numerous research consultancies for business and government throughout Australia. He is currently working on climate finance research projects aimed at facilitating transformation in climate-resilient development.

Prof. Brendan Mackey

Professor Brendan Mackey is Director of the Griffith Climate Action Beacon at Griffith University, Queensland. He has a PhD in plant ecology from The Australian National University. He has over 300 academic publications in climate change research, biodiversity, and related topics in environmental science and policy.