EP®(GHG) GHG Designations Open House Q&A: Your Path to Climate Leadership

What if you could accelerate your career in climate action with the right credentials and guidance?

Are you interested in building or advancing a career in greenhouse gas (GHG) management? Do you have questions about the process, eligibility, or how the EP®(GHG) or EPt(GHG) designations can support your professional growth?
Are you unsure which pathway is right for you, or how you can get started?

Join us for this interactive 60-minute Open House Q&A session, where you’ll get direct access to experts and insights on GHG designations.

In this session, we’ll walk you through available designation pathways, explain the value of certification in today’s environmental workforce, and answer your questions live.

Whether you’re just exploring or ready to take the next step, this session will help you move forward with confidence.

What You’ll Learn

• An overview of available GHG designations and who they’re for
• The benefits of certification in the growing environmental and climate sector
• Eligibility requirements and application process
• How GHG credentials can support your career progression
• Answers to your specific questions during the live Q&A

Why Attend?

GHG expertise is increasingly in demand as organizations work to measure, report, and reduce emissions. Professionals with recognized credentials are better positioned to contribute to climate solutions and stand out in a competitive job market.
This open house is your opportunity to:

• Get clarity on your next steps
• Connect with program experts
• Make informed decisions about your professional development

Who Should Attend

• Environmental professionals and practitioners
• Students and recent graduates
• Sustainability, ESG, and climate-focused professionals
• Anyone interested in GHG accounting, reporting, or verification

Speakers

Coleen Mahoney
Certification Coordinator, ECO Canada

Coleen has been with ECO Canada since January 2022, serving as Certification Coordinator. In her role, Coleen supports applicants throughout the certification process, helping them successfully navigate requirements and achieve their designations.

With a background in environmental science and horticulture, Coleen brings valuable expertise to her work. She has extensive experience reviewing applications, applying policies and standards with rigor, and supporting both applicants and certification committees to ensure a fair and effective certification process.

Michael Gillenwater
Executive Director & Dean, GHGMI

Michael Gillenwater co-founded the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute and serves as its Dean and Executive Director. Dr. Gillenwater is a leading expert on climate change and renewable energy, with a specific focus on greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) issues. He has dedicated his career to developing the policies and infrastructure necessary for producing highly credible environmental information.