Laura Timberlake
ASHRAE has announced its first group of certified decarbonisation professionals (CDPs) in an effort to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment.
The CDP program is an international certification that validates the competency of decarbonisation professionals to assess, analyse, and develop effective and sustainable strategies to reduce or eliminate the life-cycle carbon footprint of buildings.
ASHRAE President M. Dennis Knight says decarbonisation is essential to global sustainability goals.
“ASHRAE is committed to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead the charge,” he says. “The Certified Decarbonization Professional program is a much-needed tool for the industry as we work toward a net-zero future.”
This certification was developed in 11 months and enables industry professionals to demonstrate competency in critical building decarbonisation job tasks.
Since the program’s launch earlier this year, the CDP has been the most applied-for ASHRAE certification, highlighting its importance and relevance in today’s building and energy sectors.
The program is designed for professionals who are responsible for decarbonising new and existing buildings. Eligibility requirements include education and work experience, a code of professional conduct and passing a rigorous certification exam to validate competency.
More information about the program is available here.
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