At this point, decarbonization is very much at the heart of sustainability projects in most organizations, jurisdictions and regions, but it is always important to assert a common understanding by defining the key terms.
Decarbonization is the process of reducing carbon intensity and greenhouse gas emissions. This involves decreasing CO2 emissions from buildings, power generation, and transportation per unit of electricity generated.
As we know, most organizations have set targets to achieve net-zero emissions in the 2030-2050 timeframe to fall in line with federal targets and international commitments. Although those timelines seem far away, here’s something to consider:
“No single entity can, on its own, permanently get Canadian society to net-zero emissions. Success depends on setting the right framework for all parts of society to move in the same direction via regulations, standards, and incentives, consistent with credible pathways to net-zero emissions.”
- First annual report to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change -Compete and succeed in a net-zero future
If you are responsible for supporting an organization’s decarbonization and net-zero goals, you will need to identify, select and then implement projects that aim to lower overall emissions. This process entails understanding carbon pricing and tax structures, the cost of energy, how emissions are monitored and calculated, project selection, types of emissions, and more. All of this will allow you to analyze potential projects and make the right organizational decisions.
In order to be in the best position to support your organization in reaching its goals, you’ll want to ensure you have the right tools in your toolbox now.
Start your journey towards decarbonization by acquiring knowledge through decarbonization training. To ensure you make the right choices for your organization, you want to have the proper skills to be able to identify, assess and implement decarbonization projects.
It’s also important that you understand where your organization is on its path to decarbonization and how you can continue to push it toward its defined goals. Your organization may find itself at one of the following stages:
Whether you are a consultant, a member of a sustainability team, or involved in facility operations, having an understanding of carbon pricing and the cost of energy can enable you to make the right decisions for your organization.
The status of your organization’s decarbonization efforts can help determine where you begin your decarbonization learning journey. Here’s a look at the courses that can support your decarbonization efforts at each step. Interested in a course? Click on the title to learn more about the course, see its learning objectives, find upcoming dates, and to register!
Start planning your decarbonization learning journey today and gain the knowledge and tools to lead decarbonization efforts. Our Learning Path Builder allows you to select the courses you’re interested in, then you can save your customized Learning Path so you have it to reference the next time you’re ready to register for a course.
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