In this programme, the syllabi of subjects related to carbon auditing, the carbon footprint, GHG inventory, GHG reporting, and other topics are based primarily on the latest and most widely accepted ISO standards.

Three professional certificates for GHG management:

• SGS Certificate of ISO 14064 Quantitation and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals at Organization Level implementation Training Course
• SGS Certificate of ISO 14067 Quantitation and Reporting of Carbon Footprint of Products (Goods & Services) Training Course
• SGS Certificate of Principles of and Methodologies for Carbon Neutrality

Graduates of this MSc programme meet the "academic and working experience", "training" and "examination requirements" for registration as Registered GHG Carbon auditors of the Hong Kong Institution of Certified Auditors (HKICA).

Students who have successfully completed the Professional Training Course for Carbon Trader under ABCT 5038 and passed the examination are recognized by Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange (SEEE) as meeting the registration requirement. Students can be registered as Class I Carbon Emission Trader with the SEEE upon payment of the registration fee.
Established on 5 August 2008, the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange (SEEE) is the carbon trading institution in China approved by the Shanghai Municipal Government. It manages the national carbon emissions trading system, facilitates the trade of China Certified Emission Reductions (CCER), and operates the Shanghai regional carbon trading market.