GHG Certification: EP®(GHG) Open House Q&A

Interest in GHG accounting certification and professional development keeps growing as more professionals look to build credible careers in climate action. Following the launch of the EP®(GHG) certification, GHGMI and ECO Foundation are continuing the conversation with an Open House Q&A series for prospective applicants who want a clearer picture of eligibility, requirements, and the application process.

This session is designed for people who are already somewhat familiar with the designation requirements, whether from reviewing them on their own or attending one of our introductory information sessions. It’s a chance to go deeper, hear from professionals who have been through the credentialing process, and get your specific questions answered.

During the session, you’ll:

• Ask questions about the EP®(GHG) and EPt(GHG) pathways
• Gain clarity on eligibility requirements, competencies, and supporting documentation
• Learn more about the application and review process – Hear firsthand from certified professionals about their experience
• Understand common application challenges and how to avoid them
• Explore how certification can support your growth in GHG accounting and climate-related careers

Speakers:

Our speakers hold the EP®(GHG) or EPt(GHG) designation and are at different stages of their careers, from newer-to-the-field to senior professionals. Shannon Turnbull, EP®(GHG); Joby Moffat, EP®(GHG); and Most Shirina Begun, EPt(GHG), will share their career backgrounds, what navigating the credentialing process was like for them at their career stage, and the advice that helped them most along the way.

Shirina Begun

Joby Moffat

Joby Moffat, B.Env.S, EP(GHG), is an environmental management specialist focused on GHG emissions, clean fuel regulations, and carbon markets. He leads credit creation and verification under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CARB LCFS), with work across EV charging, compressed natural gas (CNG), sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and biodiesel pathways. He also supports compliance reporting under OBPS and the BC Carbon Registry. His experience spans carbon offset projects, AFOLU, waste management, clean energy, and international Verra initiatives. As a Product Manager, he develops emissions software focused on categorization, audit readiness, and QA/QC automation. Joby is an ISO 14065 and ISO 14064-3 GHG verifier, an LCA practitioner skilled in GREET and OpenLCA, and a certified Environmental Professional in Greenhouse Gases (EP(GHG)) with ECO Canada.

Shannon Turnbull

Shannon Turnbull is a sustainability professional with over 25 years of experience specializing in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and management. As Senior Sustainability and Climate Consultant at Co-operators, she leads the organization’s GHG inventory, overseeing data collection, emissions calculations, forecasting, and quality assurance. She drives emissions reduction strategies across diverse business units and manages carbon offset purchasing with rigorous due diligence. Previously, she developed comprehensive GHG inventories for major clients in the retail and real estate sectors, addressing complex ownership structures and operational boundaries. Her expertise spans organizational carbon accounting standards, carbon disclosure reporting, and life cycle assessment, and she recently completed the certification in financed, facilitated and insurance-associated emissions through the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) Academy. Shannon combines technical proficiency with strategic insight to deliver impactful climate solutions.

An open Q&A will follow. You’re welcome to submit questions in advance when you register.