| CSA AMERICA - MAKING STANDARDS WORK FOR PEOPLE AND BUSINESS | ISSUE 2: MARCH 2009 |
| Registries | Training | Advisory Services | Standards | Personnel Certification |
Economic Stimulus Package to Aid in Battle Against Climate Change |
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When President Barack Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) into law on February 17, 2009, he created a wealth of opportunity to combat climate change. $49.65 billion worth of opportunity. |
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State of the Industry Report Shows Huge Opportunity |
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700 international industry professionals, scientists, and organization¬al leaders were asked for their views on the emerging greenhouse gas (GHG) and climate change workforce. The result, The 2009 Greenhouse Gas & Climate Change Workforce Needs Assessment Survey Report from the GHG Management Institute and Sequence Staffing, contains few surprises for those already involved in the industry. |
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CSA America announces development of a new personnel certification program for greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory quantifiers |
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A new Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Quantifier personnel certification program for professionals who develop, quantify and report GHG emissions and removals has been launched with the goal of helping to enhance the credibility, consistency and environmental integrity of GHG quantification and reporting by recognizing professionals who are deemed to have the skills and knowledge required to perform this job function. |
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US Accountability Office Calls for Greater Quality Assurance for Carbon Credits |
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| The United States Accountability Office has completed a review of the carbon-capture-and-storage (CCS) trading practices and has concluded that the industry requires greater quality assurance. Key barriers to a successful CCS industry in the United States were identified. |
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Sustainable Companies Succeed Despite Economic Downturn |
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| A new report from A.T. Kearny, Green Winners: the performance of sustainability-focused companies during the economic crisis, shows that companies with “true” commitment to established and recognized sustainability practices are outperforming their industry peers that are not committed to sustainability in the financial markets during the current economic crisis. |
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Many organizations want to manage their carbon footprint, but aren’t sure where to begin. CSA America training and education can help turn knowledge into expertise.
Chicago, IL April 13, 2009
Chicago, IL April 13, 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS VERIFICATION USING ISO 14064
Washington, DC April 20, 2009 |
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