Programme: „ESG consultant
Subject Role: Compulsory
Recommended semester: 1
Objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce the basic drivers of climate change, the background of greenhouse gas emissions and the Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 approaches regarding GHG inventories. In addition, a particular focus is on the emissions trading schemes, the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS).
Academic results
Knowledge
- Knows the elements of Earth’s climate system and interconnections between them;
- Knows the soruces of GHG emissions and their impacts on envrionment and society;
- Knows the main principles of national, EU and international climate policies;
- Knows the most important EU emission trading mechanisms.
Skills
- Able to evaluate main challenges regarding climate change.
- Able to recognize the main driving forces of a low-carbon economy.
- Able to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of climate change.
Attitude
- Cooperates with the lecturer and other students.
- Strives to understand complex systems.
- Uses the opportunities offered by IT tools.
Independence and responsibility
- Independently selects and applies the relevant problem-solving and analytical methods in solving the analytical tasks belonging to his / her field.
- Feels responsible for taking greater account of climate-related and social aspects.
Teaching methodology
Online lecture
Materials supporting learning
- Előadásdiák / Lecture slides
- Kiegészítő jegyzet/Optional reading: https://repozitorium.omikk.bme.hu/handle/10890/13144
General Rules
The assessment of the learning outcomes stated in point 2.2. is based on an online Moodle test.
Performance assessment methods
Checking of learning the lecture slides.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- Moodle test: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
Active participation in class and/or online consultation with the lecturer. Completing the questionnaire on the course’s Moodle page by the deadline.
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 100-100 |
| Very good | 100 |
| Good | 100 |
| Satisfactory | 100 |
| Pass | 100 |
| Fail | 100 |
Retake and late completion
The active participation in the contact lectures can be compensated during the semester by watching the recorded lectures afterward.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 7 |
| Processing background materials | 13 |
| Learning individually | 20 |
| Preparing | 20 |
| Total | 60 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 05.05.2024.
Topics covered during the term
Subject includes the topics detailed in the course syllabus to ensure learning outcomes listed under 2.2. can be achieved.
| Lecture topics | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Basics of climate change; |
| 2. | GHG emissions, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 approaches; |
| 3. | Emission trading scheme |
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| - | - |