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This package lets you choose which trainings you want to receive, whether that be form our on-demand library or our upcoming live trainings. You will select the EcoForum topics upon checkout. 

This course builds essential carbon literacy by connecting the science, policy, and market mechanisms that underpin decarbonization strategies across industries and geographies.

You will learn:
• Core climate science and greenhouse gas accounting principles
• Definitions and applications of carbon intensity and emissions scopes
• Overview of compliance vs. voluntary carbon markets
• Role of life-cycle analysis in carbon accounting
• How policy frameworks translate into market incentives
• Key concepts shaping corporate decarbonization strategies

The CA-LCFS presentation focuses on California's ambitious goal to reduce GHG emissions from transportation fuels . The regulation incentivizes the development of low-carbon fuels through a performance-based system, rewarding fuels that achieve lower carbon intensities (CI). The presentation explains key definitions, the life-cycle analysis (LCA) methodology, and the compliance schedule. It also discusses the market dynamics, the importance of CI in generating credits, and recent rulemaking updates by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) presentation delves into the U.S. federal regulation aimed at integrating biofuels into the transportation sector. Established under the Energy Policy Acts of 2005 and 2007, the RFS seeks to reduce dependence on foreign oil, promote advanced biofuels, and achieve significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions. Key definitions such as Renewable Identification Number (RIN), D-Code, and Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) are explained, alongside the compliance mechanisms and market dynamics. The presentation also covers the various fuel pathways and their corresponding D-Codes, highlighting the importance of accurate reporting and compliance.

This course builds on foundational knowledge to provide a deeper understanding of LCA and its application under the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS). Participants will explore the concept of carbon intensity (CI), learn the origins and structure of the GREET and CA-GREET models, and understand how fuel pathways are modeled within CA-LCFS regulations. The course also examines CI calculations for various fuel types, equipping learners with practical skills to analyze and compare environmental impacts across different energy sources.