Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

School of Earth and Sustainability

Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Graduate Certificate


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This online certificate program will provide you with the technical skills required to quantify, report, analyze and verify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with individual products or commodities, business operations, and entire organizations such as cities or Universities. It will also provide training in how to use reported GHG emissions to design effective emission reduction and mitigation strategies. Given the scale and challenges of climate change and the associated impacts, there is a strong need for professionals with the skills to track, report, and manage GHG emissions. This certificate provides that training.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

School of Earth and Sustainability

Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Graduate Certificate


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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Greenhouse Gas Accounting?

Upon completion of this certificate you will be able to quantify and report greenhouse gas emissions associated with individual products or commodities, business/corporation operations, and entire communities using appropriate protocols and standards. You will also be able to verify the GHG emissions reported by others and use reported GHG emissions to design and justify effective emission management, reduction, and mitigation strategies.    

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Sustainability coordinator
  • Sustainability analyst 
  • Sustainability manager 
  • Sustainability specialist
  • Energy analyst
  • Facilities analyst 
  • Energy program manager 
  • Carbon footprint consulting

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

School of Earth and Sustainability

Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Graduate Certificate


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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

School of Earth and Sustainability

Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Graduate Certificate


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 12
Some online/blended coursework Required

Purpose Statement

Currently, there are over 40 developed and developing countries that have mandatory emission reporting programs, with many others voluntarily reporting their emissions. Regardless of the nature of these reporting practices, entities and nations are increasingly moving towards quantifying and reporting their GHG emissions as a step towards proactive risk management, improving their energy efficiency, and/or demonstrating their commitment to environmental issues. This online certificate program will provide students and professionals with a means to gain technical skills required to quantify, report, analyze and verify GHG emissions associated with individual products or commodities, business/corporation operations, and communities, including cities and Universities. It will also train individuals in how to use reported GHG emissions to design effective emission reduction and mitigation strategies. Given the scale and challenges of climate change and the associated impacts, there is a strong need for professionals with a robust skillset to track, report, and manage GHG emissions. This certificate will provide that training.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

School of Earth and Sustainability

Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Graduate Certificate


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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

School of Earth and Sustainability

Greenhouse Gas Accounting, Graduate Certificate


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