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Measure and report carbon footprint

Measure and report carbon footprint

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS015001
State Code
BAL21
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers determining the carbon footprint of a product or product class across the value chain (which may be internal or external to the enterprise). It includes determining the carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent tonnes and calculating the embodied carbon of a product.The requirement to measure the carbon footprint could occur as part of an enterprise’s regulatory obligation, market or social response or for other purposes. A manager or technical specialist who has a major responsibility for sustainability as part of a broader work role would typically undertake this, or sustainability may be their primary work responsibility.Skills covered by this unit may be applied individually or in a team context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Map carbon sources and sinks along the value chain
  • 1.1 Select portion of the value chain for analysis.
  • 1.2 Identify process steps along the chain.
  • 1.3 Identify the carbon-related change which occurs at each step.
2 Determine nature and source for carbon emissions
  • 2.1 Determine carbon emissions from each step.
  • 2.2 Determine source of each emission.
  • 2.3 Identify measurements available for each emission and each source.
3 Quantify carbon
  • 3.1 Quantify each emission.
  • 3.2 Determine CO2 equivalent tonnes for each emission.
  • 3.3 Determine total carbon embodied in product.
4 Recommend strategies for reducing carbon footprint
  • 4.1 Short-list high carbon sources.
  • 4.2 Determine root cause of emissions.
  • 4.3 Identify relevant carbon sinks.
  • 4.4 Investigate methods for reducing emissions.
  • 4.5 Prepare recommendation for improvement.
5 Report carbon footprint
  • 5.1 Identify purpose of report and key stakeholders.
  • 5.2 Compile data, implications and recommendations.
  • 5.3 Consult with stakeholders, as appropriate.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7730 MSS015001A Measure and report carbon footprint Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF79 MSS015021 Measure and report carbon footprint of a product or product class Unit of competency