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Highlight: Seminars and courses in sustainability reporting for organisations

The two year Sustainability Reporting Project delivered a comprehensive sustainability reporting software tool that can be tailored to organisations' needs. The outcomes of this project are now available as new seminars and courses, and support materials.

New - Introduction to Input-Output Analysis in Sustainability Reporting Workshop

One day learning program that will provide you with a comprehensive plain-English introduction to use of input-output analysis (IOA) in sustainability analysis and reporting

Where:         The University of Sydney
When:           Friday, 5th February 2010
Time:            
9.30am – 4.30pm

Who should attend

  1. Sustainability consultants who want to understand how input-output analysis tools can add value to their consultancy work
  2. Environmental/sustainability policy developers who need to understand quantitative triple bottom line and footprint impacts of development proposals
  3. Financial accountants wishing to move into sustainability accounting and analysis

What do we cover

  1. What is input-output analysis, where did it come from and who does it
  2. Input-output tables and international standard industrial classifications
  3. Satellite accounts; the UN System of Environmental and Economic Accounting
  4. Using a hybrid input-output table; structural path analysis
  5. Strengths and limitations
  6. Examples of use; case study; future directions

Aims and objectives

  • A working knowledge of what input-output analysis is and how it can assist you in your sustainability work.
  • An appreciation of the strengths and limitations of IOA in accounting for the triple bottom line and carbon or ecological footprint
  • Take away examples of use

To register click on workshop flier