Establishing Baseline(s) and Projecting Business as Usual (BAU) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fundamentals

This essential eLearning course explains the concept of a baseline and highlights
its importance, focusing on why establishing one is crucial. It also introduces BAU
(Business as Usual) emissions, detailing the steps for developing a BAU scenario.
It shows how to apply appropriate emissions factors and explains how to conduct
sensitivity analyses.

Target Audience

Industry plant technical managers, engineers, maintenance personnel, project
engineers, and engineering and technical personnel involved in managing
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

You Will Learn

• Describe what a baseline is and why it matters
• Identify the requirements of baselines
• Determine how to select a base year for the baseline
• Distinguish between the fixed base year and the rolling base year approaches
• Outline the steps for compiling baseline emissions
• Distinguish the key drivers that influence GHG emissions
• Describe what Business as Usual (BAU) scenarios are and why they are important
• Determine the best approach to develop BAU scenarios
• Explain why BAU scenarios are critical when producing GHG emissions forecasts
• Identify the steps required to develop BAU scenarios

Course Content

• What is a Baseline, and Why it Matters
• Selection of Baseline Reference/Base Year Online Learning
• Compiling Baseline Emissions Inventory Online Learning
• Business As Usual (BAU) Scenarios Online Learning

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