In all corners of the building industry, there is increasing recognition of the fact that reducing operational carbon emissions is only one piece of a larger puzzle. To adequately shrink the built environment's contribution to global climate change, projects must address embodied carbon too. At Living Future, we envision a fully decarbonized built environment. Zero Carbon Certification™ is making that vision a reality by requiring that projects evaluate, reduce, and offset both their operational and embodied carbon footprints. And now, in its latest iteration, the requirements and methodologies within the Zero Carbon standard have been brought into even greater alignment with the Living Building Challenge® and Zero Energy Certification™. 

This course will introduce you to the basics of Zero Carbon Certification 1.1, including its purpose, structure, and requirements. You'll discover what makes Zero Carbon distinct from the many other green building certifications available today, including Living Future’s other building certifications.