HRCarbon earns one of North America's first certifications for GHG Quantification - Recognition attests to company expertise in greenhouse gas footprint calculations

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 19, 2010 --

The development of the certification was led by CSA Standards with the assistance of stakeholders and industry experts experienced in the development and verification of GHG inventories. The new CSA Standards certification program aims to standardize GHG quantification and recognize professionals who develop, quantify and report greenhouse gas emissions for both the regulatory and voluntary markets. The program has been developed and will be operated and maintained by CSA Standards under the structure of the international standard ISO 17024 General requirements for bodies operating certification schemes for persons.

"HRCarbon is pleased to announce that this further validates HRCarbon’s credibility in undertaking Corporate Carbon Management initiatives. Now corporations can undertake their corporate-wide carbon footprint with greater confidence by bringing on board certified professionals.” said Jay Parmar, HRCarbon Principal Consultant.

HRCarbon assisted in the development of CSA Standards’ Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantifier Certification Program by participating in the pilot examination which provided vital statistical information which validated the fairness and validity of the certification exam. A number of HRCarbon Staff members successfully completed the examination and became one of the industry's first graduates of the rigorous Greenhouse Gas Quantifier Certification program

About HRCarbon
HRCarbon is a Corporate Carbon Management and Sustainability consulting company. It was established by experienced consultants from: Technology, Human Resources and Program and Project Management disciplines. With their years of corporate management experience they help companies translate their Corporate Sustainability strategy into simplified, actionable items that can be controlled, managed and reported.

HRCarbon Certified Consultants participate in numerous carbon management engagements for corporate, government and institutional organizations and advise Sustainability Committees. HRCarbon is uniquely positioned to optimize the adoption of well-balanced, sustainable organizational policies that foster innovation and provide a competitive edge to their clients. For more information, visit www.HRCarbon.com

About CSA Standards

CSA Standards is a leading standards-based solutions organization serving industry, government, consumers and other interested parties in North America and the global marketplace. Focusing on standards and codes development, application products, training, advisory and personnel certification services, the organization aims to enhance public safety, improve quality of life, preserve the environment and facilitate trade. CSA Standards is a division of CSA Group, which also consists of CSA International, which provides testing and certification services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas and a variety of other products; and OnSpeX, a provider of consumer product evaluation, inspection and advisory services for retailers and manufacturers. For more information visit www.csa-america.org

More information can be found online at http://www.HRCarbon.com

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