December 21, 2009

Carbon experts in short supply, says CSA Standards president

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Businesses face “a significant challenge” in training and hiring experienced professionals to measure and manage carbon emissions in the coming years, says Suzanne Kiraly, president of Toronto-based CSA Standards.

“With the Environmental Protection Agency requiring more than 10,000 facilities to begin reporting carbon emissions in 2010, businesses of all sizes will need certified greenhouse gas professionals,” Kiraly said.

“While these carbon performance experts are some of the most in demand green jobs today, the field will grow exponentially if and when Congress passes carbon emissions legislation to address threats from climate change.”

Businesses who wish to manage their GHG emissions today face significant obstacles and opportunities, CSA Standards said.

The Carbon Disclosure Project, an independent organization that tracks climate change data from 2,500 major corporations, reports that only 52 percent of S&P 500 companies have reportedly set carbon emission-reduction targets.

CSA Standards offers a range of climate change services to help companies and organizations measure and manage their carbon footprint, including preparing carbon inventories and management plans to help reduce emissions and achieve carbon neutrality.

In addition, the company is a leader in certifying professionals to verify and quantify GHG emissions. CSA Standards has locations across North America.

Kiraly was speaking during a recent executive forum of business, industry, environmental and government leaders at the Canadian Embassy in Washington. Other speakers included Roger Ballentine, president, Green Strategies and former chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force and Robert Page, chair of National Roundtable on the Environment & the Economy.

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