Sources: ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pa.; CP staff
ASTM International has been granted provisional observer status at the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a goal of advancing science-based, consensus solutions, ASTM representatives will showcase current committee and related efforts in the areas of Climate, Additive Manufacturing and Sustainable/Resilient Construction, the latter covering:
- Lower carbon materials
- Carbon neutralization of materials
- Minimization of construction waste
- Manufacturing or producing better materials
- Innovation in construction practices
To support awareness of its role in providing technical solutions developed by global scientific experts to address climate action, ASTM is partnering with the International Code Council and Business Council for Sustainable Energy. ASTM holds special consultative status within the United Nations and has participated in various activities or initiatives. UN committees and agencies have recognized or cited ASTM standards, many of which support the achievement of 12 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Additional information on the COP29 presentations can be obtained from ASTM’s Emmanuel Escoto, 610/832-9809 or [email protected].
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CERTIFIED DECARBONIZATION PROFESSIONALS EMERGE
ASHRAE, the Atlanta organization behind the most widely adopted building energy efficiency and mechanical systems standards, has announced an inaugural cohort of 64 Certified Decarbonization Professionals (CDP). The certification validates candidates’ competency to assess, analyze, and develop effective and sustainable strategies to reduce or eliminate the life-cycle carbon footprint of new or existing buildings. It requires education and work experience; adherence to a code of professional conduct; and, passing a rigorous exam spanning tasks across eight domains, including decarbonization drivers, project planning and development, construction and renovation, passive and active efficiency, facility management, plus distributed energy resources. The ASHRAE Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization provided the vision and resources behind CDP.
“Decarbonization is essential to our global sustainability goals, and ASHRAE is committed to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead the charge,” says 2024-25 President M. Dennis Knight, P.E. “The Certified Decarbonization Professional program is not just a milestone for ASHRAE, but a much-needed tool for the industry as we work toward a net-zero future.” — www.ashrae.org/certification