Global Occupational Standards for GHG Professionals
Version 1.0 – 2026
Setting the Global Benchmark for Credible Climate Action
As demand for transparent, defensible, and high-quality greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting accelerates worldwide, the need for clearly defined professional competencies has never been greater.
The Global Occupational Standards for GHG Professionals establish a comprehensive, internationally informed framework outlining the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to perform GHG accounting, reporting, verification, mitigation, and climate strategy work with integrity and technical excellence.
Developed by the ECO Foundation in collaboration with ECO Canada and the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute, and validated by an international Technical Working Group, this standard provides the foundation for the global EP® (GHG) certification and serves as a trusted reference across industries and regions.
What You’ll Find in This Standard
- A complete competency framework covering technical, professional, and regulatory requirements
- Key roles and functions including inventory development, validation and verification, project design, and climate strategy
- Core knowledge areas such as climate science, global warming potentials, ISO- and IPCC-aligned accounting principles, and carbon markets
- Guidance on quality assurance, data management systems, and uncertainty assessment
- Best practices for stakeholder engagement, ethical decision-making, and transparent reporting
Why It Matters
Clear occupational standards strengthen the credibility and consistency of GHG practice globally. This framework supports:
- Workforce development and professional recognition
- Recruitment and performance benchmarking
- Curriculum design and academic alignment
- Audit readiness and regulatory compliance
- Organizational confidence in climate disclosures
Who This Standard Is For
- GHG professionals and practitioners
- Employers and organizations managing climate programs
- Academic and training institutions
- Policymakers and regulators
- Organizations seeking transparent and defensible climate action
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