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Certificate for Module (Environmental Management System and Carbon Auditing)
證書(單元：環境管理系統與碳審計)

Course Code
HB053A
Application Code
2375-HB053A
Credit
12
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
05 Mar 2026 (Thu)
Duration
39 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$6,630
Deadline on 13 Feb 2026 (Fri)
Enquiries
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2508 6403
peter.tse@hkuspace.hku.hk
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Highlights

The programme provides an overview of the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system and equips students with a comprehensive understanding for internal auditing based on the ISO 19011:2018 – Guidelines for auditing management systems. The programme also covers the ISO 14064:2019 Greenhouse gases standard for students to recognise both international standards for emission accounting and Hong Kong’s guidelines for carbon auditing.

Upon completion of the programme, students will be equipped with the knowledge required to conduct internal audits for organisations in accordance with both ISO standards.

Programme Details

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. implement the requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system and the ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems at the organisational level;
  2. identify the environmental performance baseline and significant environmental aspects, assess and analyse the beneficial or adverse environmental impacts of an organisation, and propose potential solutions for performance improvements;
  3. prepare an internal audit report according to the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system;
  4. describe and differentiate climate change and global warming, recognise the Greenhouse Gases Protocol and greenhouse gases accounted for in organisational carbon auditing;
  5. outline the carbon inventory for Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, identify the need for data normalisation and select appropriate emission factors based on the types of greenhouse gases under each scope; and
  6. complete a carbon auditing report according to the ISO 14064:2019 Greenhouse gases standard at the organisational level.

Syllabus

1. Requirements of the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system and the ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems at the organisational level

  • ISO 14001:2015 Standard introduction and implementation
  • ISO 19011:2018 Standard introduction and implementation
  • Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Model, compliance with local environmental regulations

2. Documentation needs and internal ISO 14001:2015 audit report

  • Organisational environmental policy, environmental management plans, and environmental objectives
  • Environmental performance baseline, significant environmental aspects and performance indicators
  • Audit programmes, audit plans, and internal auditing skills for management systems

3. Key definitions related to climate change, international and local regulations on greenhouse gases emission

  • Definitions of climate change and global warming, carbon neutrality and net-zero emission, carbon offset and carbon capture
  • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Kyoto Protocol, and Paris Agreement
  • Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
  • Greenhouse Gases Protocol and the ISO 14064:2019 Greenhouse gases standard framework
  • Climate Action Plan 2050, Hong Kong Guidelines to Account for and Report on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals for Buildings Template September 2022 

4. Carbon auditing on Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions

  • Global warming potentials (GWPs) and emission factors from IPCC
  • Scope 1 – Direct emissions and removals
  • Scope 2 – Energy indirect emissions
  • Scope 3 – Other indirect emissions

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a Certificate for Module  (Environmental Management System and Carbon Auditing).

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Duration
  • 39 Hours

Class Details

Assessment Details

Type of Assessment Description Weighting
 Assignment 1 A 800 to 1000-word written assignment on ISO 14001:2015 15%
 Assignment 2 A 1000 to 1500-word written assignment on carbon auditing  report 35%
Examination A 2-hour written examination with multiple-choice, short and long questions 50%
    Total: 100%

 

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$6,630

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

a) i) have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 or above in 5 subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language; or

     ii) have gained in the HKALE Grade E in one AL subject or two AS subjects; or

     iii) have gained in the HKCEE Examination Grade E or above in 5 subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language *;

and

b) have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the field.

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.

* With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognises Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) (Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A)) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in these two subjects at HKCEE.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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