Climate Action in Government Operations Program
The Climate Action in Government Operations Program is a suite of courses designed to provide insights and strategies that will assist government entities to reduce their operational emissions to net zero by 2030.
This learning experience was provided by the Department of Finance.
Participant benefits
- Understand concepts of climate change, along with Global Warming Potential and Carbon Dioxide Equivalent values.
- Recognise the need for the Net Zero in Government Operations (NZGO) Strategy, and its actions and targets.
- Exposure to concepts of the NZGO Strategy.
- Consideration of strategies that entities could implement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve the APS Net Zero by 2030 commitment.
Suitable for
APS 1 - EL2
Considerations
- The courses will be updated annually to reflect changing requirements.
Key topics
- Foundational principles of achieving net zero emissions.
- Strategies for reducing emissions in government buildings and energy usage.
- Transition to renewable energy sources.
- Emissions reporting.
- Sustainable procurement.
- Commonwealth Climate Disclosure.
Craft and user level
This program aligns with the Strategy, Policy & Evaluation craft at the Foundation and Practitioner level.
Price
Free of charge.
Courses / Resources
This course covers a foundational understanding of climate science topics, detailing the mechanisms and consequences of climate change, and the significance of Global Warming Potential and Carbon Dioxide Equivalent values.
The Net Zero Buildings course is intended to build on concepts outlined in the Buildings Chapter of the Net Zero in Government Operations (NZGO) Strategy. It introduces buildings terminology and the tools and actions to meet the NZGO Strategy targets.
The Introduction to Commonwealth Climate Disclosure training course is intended to promote a greater understanding of the Commonwealth Climate Disclosure initiative and climate risk management more broadly.
The Net Zero Energy course is intended to further develop concepts outlined in the Net Zero Energy chapter of the Net Zero in Government Operations (NZGO) Strategy.
The Foundations of Net Zero Emissions Reporting course is intended to enhance understanding of the reporting requirements under the Climate Action in Government Operations.
This course aims to further develop concepts outlined in the Procurement Chapter of the Net Zero in Government Operations (NZGO) Strategy. It also incorporates elements of the Energy, Buildings, Fleet, Travel and ICT chapters.
This course advances procurement capability across the APS; to deliver value for money outcomes from Commonwealth procurement activities; and ensure APS officials understand and acquit their obligations in line with Commonwealth procurement requirements.
Procurement and Contract Management Basics aims to provide APS employees with an introduction to Commonwealth procurement and fundamental knowledge and skills essential for contract management.
The primary purpose of the IPP is to stimulate Indigenous entrepreneurship, business and economic development.
The Procurement-connected Policies course provides APS officials with a basic understanding of procurement connected policies (PCPs) and their use in the procurement lifecycle.
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