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MBA Forum: Measuring Carbon Footprints: A Different Type of Accounting Numbers

May 23-2026   



The Peking University National School of Development MBA and the Overseas University Alumni Associations Joint Forum is honoured to invite Professor Alan Parkinson, Vice-Dean and Director of Studies at the UCL School of Management, to deliver a keynote sharing titled "Measuring Carbon Footprints: A Different Type of Accounting Numbers."

In the context of global climate governance and the ESG movement, carbon accounting has evolved from a peripheral concern to a critical benchmark of corporate competitiveness. This lecture will delve into the evolving methodologies of greenhouse gas measurement, compare Chinese and international standards, and examine the contrasting regulatory frameworks. Drawing on real-world cases from China, it will explore how companies can achieve a win-win across compliance risk mitigation, cost reduction and efficiency gains, and business innovation through precise carbon management.

Event Details

Time: Saturday, 23 May 2026, 18:30–20:30

Venue: Chengze Garden, Peking University National School of Development (Livestreaming will also be available)

Organizer: MBA Center, National School of Development at Peking University (NSD)

Co-organizers:

Beijing Alumni Associations of: University of Edinburgh, University of Bristol, The Ohio State University, University of Leicester, University of Leeds, King's College London, University of Maryland Alumni Association (China Chapter), University of Minnesota, Monash University, New York University, University of Nottingham, Purdue University, National University of Singapore, University of Illinois, Newcastle University (UK) Alumni Association (China Chapter), University of Sussex Alumni Association (China Chapter)

(Listed in alphabetical order by institution name)

Agenda:

18:30–18:50 Opening Remarks & MBA Programme Introduction

18:50–19:50 Keynote Lecture: Measuring Carbon Footprints: A Different Type of Accounting Numbers

19:50–20:30 Q&A and Informal Networking

Fee: Free of charge

Registration: Scan the QR code or click Here to reserve your seat.

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Speaker Profile：

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Alan Parkinson is Director of Studies and Deputy Director (Education) and Professor of Financial Education in the School of Management. He is Chair of School Teaching Committee; Chair of School Examination Boards; Teaching Lead: Finance, Accounting and Economics; and is responsible as line manager for a number of staff colleagues. 
He is a qualified accountant x 2 (FCCA and ACMA/CGMA), with a Doctorate in Education (EdD), an MSc in Business, a Higher Education Teaching Certificate and an MA in Early Modern History. He has held Visiting Professor positions at several international universities. 
He specialises in Managerial Accounting, and Financial Management, and generic Accounting/Finance modules. He has played and continues to play a major role in the School’s on-line MSc in Professional Accountancy, and MSc Accounting and Financial Management, collaborations with the University of London, with a particular focus on international relationships. 
He is a Faculty Adviser at Harvard Medical School. His scholarship interests are accounting history, technology in education, and curriculum design/evaluation. He has extensive international training and consultancy expertise. He has published original and custom textbooks and scholarship papers, and presents regularly at international scholarship conferences. He has held a number of senior positions in other universities including Queen Mary, University of London, and the Open University Business School. History is a passion, travel is always welcome, Spurs (Tottenham Hotspur) is a emotional roller coaster way of life, and smiling is a particularly good hobby.

MBA Forum: Measuring Carbon Footprints: A Different Type of Accounting Numbers

May 23-2026   



The Peking University National School of Development MBA and the Overseas University Alumni Associations Joint Forum is honoured to invite Professor Alan Parkinson, Vice-Dean and Director of Studies at the UCL School of Management, to deliver a keynote sharing titled "Measuring Carbon Footprints: A Different Type of Accounting Numbers."

In the context of global climate governance and the ESG movement, carbon accounting has evolved from a peripheral concern to a critical benchmark of corporate competitiveness. This lecture will delve into the evolving methodologies of greenhouse gas measurement, compare Chinese and international standards, and examine the contrasting regulatory frameworks. Drawing on real-world cases from China, it will explore how companies can achieve a win-win across compliance risk mitigation, cost reduction and efficiency gains, and business innovation through precise carbon management.

Event Details

Time: Saturday, 23 May 2026, 18:30–20:30

Venue: Chengze Garden, Peking University National School of Development (Livestreaming will also be available)

Organizer: MBA Center, National School of Development at Peking University (NSD)

Co-organizers:

Beijing Alumni Associations of: University of Edinburgh, University of Bristol, The Ohio State University, University of Leicester, University of Leeds, King's College London, University of Maryland Alumni Association (China Chapter), University of Minnesota, Monash University, New York University, University of Nottingham, Purdue University, National University of Singapore, University of Illinois, Newcastle University (UK) Alumni Association (China Chapter), University of Sussex Alumni Association (China Chapter)

(Listed in alphabetical order by institution name)

Agenda:

18:30–18:50 Opening Remarks & MBA Programme Introduction

18:50–19:50 Keynote Lecture: Measuring Carbon Footprints: A Different Type of Accounting Numbers

19:50–20:30 Q&A and Informal Networking

Fee: Free of charge

Registration: Scan the QR code or click Here to reserve your seat.

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Speaker Profile：

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Alan Parkinson is Director of Studies and Deputy Director (Education) and Professor of Financial Education in the School of Management. He is Chair of School Teaching Committee; Chair of School Examination Boards; Teaching Lead: Finance, Accounting and Economics; and is responsible as line manager for a number of staff colleagues. 
He is a qualified accountant x 2 (FCCA and ACMA/CGMA), with a Doctorate in Education (EdD), an MSc in Business, a Higher Education Teaching Certificate and an MA in Early Modern History. He has held Visiting Professor positions at several international universities. 
He specialises in Managerial Accounting, and Financial Management, and generic Accounting/Finance modules. He has played and continues to play a major role in the School’s on-line MSc in Professional Accountancy, and MSc Accounting and Financial Management, collaborations with the University of London, with a particular focus on international relationships. 
He is a Faculty Adviser at Harvard Medical School. His scholarship interests are accounting history, technology in education, and curriculum design/evaluation. He has extensive international training and consultancy expertise. He has published original and custom textbooks and scholarship papers, and presents regularly at international scholarship conferences. He has held a number of senior positions in other universities including Queen Mary, University of London, and the Open University Business School. History is a passion, travel is always welcome, Spurs (Tottenham Hotspur) is a emotional roller coaster way of life, and smiling is a particularly good hobby.