Build Your Career in Carbon & Climate Management
Advance your expertise in greenhouse gas management with designations designed for professionals shaping climate solutions.
EP®(GHG) Designation Story
Shape the Future of Climate Action
This certification is the result of a strategic partnership between ECO Canada and Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) . Both organizations bring unparalleled expertise and experience in GHG management and professional training, ensuring that the EP®(GHG) designations meet the highest global standards and allow certified members to distinguish themselves and make a significant impact on the future of climate action.
Why the EP®(GHG) Designation Matters
Lead in a Carbon-Constrained World
The global demand for skilled professionals in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, reporting, analysis, and verification has reached unprecedented levels. As pressure from voluntary and regulatory factors increases, such as mandatory GHG reporting, carbon markets, ESG disclosures, and planning for net-zero transitions, the need for highly skilled and ethical carbon management professionals is crucial.
Industry recognition
Stand out as a qualified professional in carbon and climate management.
Career growth
Unlock opportunities in sustainability, reporting, and environmental strategy.
Global relevance
Align with international climate standards and practices.
Impact-driven work
Contribute to meaningful environmental and climate solutions.
Why Choose EP® (GHG)
Benefits of the EP® (GHG) Designation
Gain the recognition, credibility, and expertise needed to lead in carbon and climate management.
Gain International recognition for your expertise, education, and commitment to greenhouse gas management.
Earn a digital badge for social platforms to display your designation and unique qualifications.
Join a community of leading GHG professionals professionals.
Strengthen trust in GHG reporting, analysis, and verification among the public and policymakers.
Choose Your Path
Two Designation Levels
Environmental Professional in-training for Greenhouse Gas Management
EPt(GHG)
For early-career professionals
EPt(GHG) is our in-training designation designed for emerging professionals in greenhouse gas management. It recognizes individuals who are building experience and want to demonstrate early commitment to professional standards.
Environmental Professional for Greenhouse Gas Management
EP®(GHG)
For experienced professionals
EP®(GHG) is a professional designation for experience greenhouse gas practitioners seeking advanced recognition. It is designed for individuals who have established themselves in the field and are ready to formalize their expertise through a globally recognized credential.
Does Your Experience Fit Into Specializations?
Select Your Specialization
GHG Inventory Accounting and Reporting
Quantify, report, and verify GHG emission and removal information using accepted protocols to ensure accurate, transparent, consistent, complete, credible, and appropriately comparable disclosures.
Examples: National inventory coordinator; National inventory reviewer; Facility inventory quantifier and reporter; Community, city or other sub-national entity GHG inventory; Sustainability analyst or officer responsible for GHG reporting
COMING SOON
GHG Project / Intervention Development, Accounting, and Reporting
Analyze, design, and implement projects using accepted protocols to avoid GHG emissions or enhance removals, usually for the purpose of being issued carbon credits for uses such as offsetting
Examples: GHG project developer; GHG project proponent; GHG project designer; GHG project registry manager
COMING SOON
GHG Validation, Verification, and Auditing
Conduct independent and objective evaluations of GHG accounting and reporting using accepted protocols to assess accuracy, completeness, consistency, transparency, and conformance and ensure credibility of reported outcomes.
Examples: GHG inventory verifier; GHG project verifier; GHG disclosure auditor
FORTHCOMING
GHG Mitigation
Analyze, design, and implement strategies to reduce or avoid GHG emissions and increase or enhance removals to support climate goals and improve environmental performance.
Examples: Country focal point for NDC and mitigation planning; GHG policy manager; GHG policy impacts analyst; GHG mitigation specialists; GHG mitigation project manager.
FORTHCOMING
GHG Data and Methods
Provide specialized support in areas such as data management, tool and methodology design, or emission factor development to enhance GHG management systems.
Examples: GHG data analyst; Climate scientist; Sector-specific mitigation researcher
FORTHCOMING
Climate Standards, Policy, and Regulations
Develop, navigate, and interpret climate standards, policies, and applicable regulations to ensure compliance and inform strategic decision-making.
Examples: Climate policy advisor; GHG regulatory compliance specialist; GHG offset registry policy manager; GHG project quality oversight specialist
FORTHCOMING
Climate Strategy
Align organizational objectives with climate action plans to support long-term decarbonization and climate resilience.
Examples: Sustainability manager or advisory; Climate action planner
FORTHCOMING
Climate Finance
Analyze investments to support climate mitigation.
Examples: Climate finance analyst; Climate mitigation economist
FORTHCOMING
GHG Capacity Builder
Provides the training, tools, or institutional support to effectively carry out one or more of the previously described activities.
Examples: GHG trainer; GHG workshop provider; GHG capacity builder
Analyze investments to support climate mitigation.
Examples: Climate finance analyst; Climate mitigation economist
Start your journey
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