Cleveland, OH - July 10, 2009 - CSA Standards, a leading developer of standards, codes and personnel certification programs, today officially announces the availability of its new Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Quantifier personnel certification program, the second in the series of programs that recognize the knowledge, skills and abilities of GHG professionals.
The Certified GHG Inventory Quantifier program is aimed at personnel who develop, quantify and report GHG inventories for organizations either affected by regulations or choosing to report their carbon footprints voluntarily.
"With the adoption of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mandatory GHG emissions reporting rule, many facility managers will want to know they are relying on competent personnel to complete their GHG inventories”, says Richard Papa, Vice President, CSA Standards. “Hiring or contracting a certified professional will help provide a high level of assurance of the accuracy of the GHG data. A GHG inventory that is accurate and complete can lower compliance costs, especially for programs that require third-party verification."
The development of the certification was led by CSA Standards with the assistance of stakeholders and industry experts experienced in the development and verification of GHG inventories. The program has been developed and will be operated and maintained by CSA Standards under the structure of the international standard ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 General requirements for bodies operating certification schemes for persons.
CSA Standards' first program in its GHG series – the Certified GHG Verifier – was launched in early 2009 and complements the GHG Inventory Quantifier certification as well as accreditation programs for organizations that provide third-party verification services.
CSA Standards is also offering an opportunity for professionals to beta test the exam that will be used for GHG Inventory Quantifier certification. Interested parties may apply through the CSA Standards U.S. website at www.csa-america.org
CSA Standards has extensive expertise in managing the development of GHG quantification, reporting, verification and accreditation standards, and is a market leader in developing products and services to support climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies.
About CSA Standards
CSA Standards is a leading standards-based solutions organization serving industry, government, consumers and other interested parties in North America and the global marketplace. Focusing on standards and codes development, application products, training, advisory and personnel certification services, the organization aims to enhance public safety, improve quality of life, preserve the environment and facilitate trade. CSA Standards is a division of CSA Group, which also consists of CSA International, which provides testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products; and OnSpeX, a provider of consumer product evaluation, inspection and advisory services for retailers and manufacturers. For more information visit www.csa-america.org
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