Level 2: Carbon & Emissions Literacy
Enroll NowUnderstand carbon footprints, emissions sources, and how CO₂e is measured.
Level 2: Carbon & Emissions Literacy is designed to help motivated learners build a clear, practical understanding of the topic—without drowning in jargon. We start by grounding the “why” and the “what”: the key definitions, the mental models you’ll keep using, and the context that makes the rest of climate learning click.
You’ll explore the big ideas that matter most: carbon accounting basics, where emissions come from and scopes, metrics like CO2e. Instead of treating these as abstract concepts, the course connects them to everyday decisions and real-world examples so you can recognize them in news, workplace conversations, and the choices you make at home.
We also go deeper into: personal vs systemic understanding. Along the way, you’ll practice translating complexity into simple explanations, so you can communicate confidently and spot common misconceptions before they trip you up.
By the end, you’ll be able to calculate and interpret emissions using common carbon accounting concepts, compare sources of emissions, and understand the difference between direct and indirect impact, and you’ll have a few concrete next steps to keep momentum going.
Courses in This Level
What Is a Carbon Footprint?
Understand what a carbon footprint measures and what it includes.
Where Emissions Really Come From
A practical map of the biggest emissions sources.
Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Explained
Learn how emissions are categorized for organizations.
Personal vs Systemic Emissions
Understand what individuals control vs what systems shape.
How Carbon Is Measured (CO₂e Explained)
Understand CO₂ equivalent and why it’s used.