Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Carbon Emissions in Aviation

• Global climate change and aviation’s contribution

• Key aviation emission sources

• International frameworks (UNFCCC, ICAO, Paris Agreement)

• Exercise: Mapping your organization’s carbon footprint

Module 2: ICAO CORSIA Framework

• Overview and phases of CORSIA

• Applicability to airlines and states

• CORSIA SARPs and guidelines

• Case Study: CORSIA implementation by a major airline

Module 3: Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)

• MRV requirements under CORSIA

• Fuel use monitoring methods

• Reporting templates and verification process

• Exercise: Prepare a sample emissions report

Module 4: Carbon Offsetting Mechanisms

• What is carbon offsetting?

• Approved offsetting programs (Gold Standard, VCS)

• Offset credit lifecycle

• Group Activity: Evaluate and compare offset projects

Module 5: Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)

• Types of SAFs and production pathways

• Emission reduction potential

• Supply chain and cost considerations

• Case Study: Airlines leading in SAF use

Module 6: Airport Emissions and Carbon Accreditation

• Emission sources in airports

• ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation program

• LEED for green terminals and facilities

• Simulation: Conducting a basic airport emissions audit

Module 7: Carbon Trading and Market Mechanisms

• Overview of carbon markets

• Airline access to voluntary and compliance markets

• Introduction to IATA ACE platform

• Exercise: Simulate a carbon trade

Module 8: Life-Cycle Emission Analysis in Aviation Projects

• Concept of life-cycle emissions

• Tools and data for analysis

• Applications in project planning and procurement

• Exercise: Calculate emissions from a project life-cycle

Module 9: Emission Reduction Strategy Development

• Setting organizational emission targets

• Integrating offsetting, SAF, and efficiency measures

• Policy and investment planning

• Group Activity: Draft a GHG reduction strategy

Module 10: Best Practices and Future Trends

• Global best practices in carbon reduction

• Green innovations in airports and airlines

• Future regulations and voluntary commitments

• Final Project: Present an organizational emission reduction plan