This course is designed to equip professionals in the oil and gas industry with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage sustainability initiatives in their organizations. Students will learn about sustainability frameworks and tools, stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting, and sustainable supply chain management. The course will cover topics specific to the oil and gas industry, such as energy transition, carbon capture and storage, and biodiversity conservation.

• Understanding the concept of sustainability management
• Overview of sustainability frameworks and standards, such as ISO 14001 and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Introduction to the oil and gas industry and its impact on sustainability

• The need for energy transition in the oil and gas industry
• Renewable energy technologies and their potential to complement the industry
• Strategies for integrating renewable energy in the industry

• Understanding carbon capture and storage technology
• Challenges and opportunities for implementing carbon capture and storage in the industry
• Strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through carbon capture and storage

• The importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the oil and gas industry
• Threats to biodiversity and ecosystems from oil and gas activities
• Strategies for conservation and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems in the industry

• Understanding stakeholder engagement and its importance in sustainability management
• Tools and techniques for effective stakeholder engagement
• Strategies for building stakeholder trust and credibility

• The importance of sustainability reporting in the oil and gas industry
• Global sustainability reporting frameworks, such as the GRI and CDP
• Strategies for developing a robust sustainability report

• The concept of sustainable supply chain management in the oil and gas industry
• Strategies for managing suppliers and contractors to ensure sustainability
• The role of collaboration in achieving sustainable supply chain management