Organizations that own and operate buildings are increasingly setting aggressive targets to reduce their GHG emissions. These targets are driven by factors such as increasing carbon taxes, carbon pollution limits, corporate social responsibility, and tenant demand. Additionally, extreme heat and wildfire events are pushing us to create more climate resilient buildings. To meet these aggressive targets, many organizations are shifting their focus from energy efficiency measures to decarbonization projects. These projects involve more stakeholders, higher costs, and more complex technical and operational considerations.
Planning for a low carbon transition and selecting decarbonization projects can be complicated. Where do we start? Which projects or buildings should we prioritize? How do we determine the best path to decarbonize our portfolios? This course guides participants through the process of selecting the best path. Case studies are used to illustrate important decarbonization project considerations and success factors.
This two-day course is designed to guide participants in decarbonizing their facilities.
The course uses case studies from the commercial, institutional, multi-unit residential, and residential sectors to present the content.
This course is relevant to anyone involved in facility management, operations management and planning, or sustainability planning. It is especially valuable to those tasked with identifying and implementing decarbonization projects in commercial, industrial, multi-unit, residential, and institutional buildings.
In the Planning and Selecting GHG Reduction Projects course, participants also learn about the tools and expertise necessary to determine the most effective path to decarbonization aligned with their organization’s emission reduction targets, capital planning cycles, operator capacity and expertise, and climate adaptation goals. They gain knowledge about the best practices developed through real-world experience to ensure decarbonization projects are successful in both the short and long terms.
2 days
English, French
Advanced
Online
$1095
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Course Description
Gain the skills to evaluate, compare, and justify decarbonization projects with confidence, and learn how to build cost‑effective, strategic pathways that help your organization meet its carbon‑reduction goals.
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