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UC Irvine Extension to offer global sustainability seminar
Two-week program will cover local, international environmental practices.
By Carol StarcevicPublished: May 24, 2010 09:33 AM
UC Irvine Extension is offering a two-week seminar focused on energy, sustainability, planning and environmental management at its campus July 19-30.
The hands-on Global Sustainability Leadership course, taught by a number of industry experts and professionals, will cover environmental stewardship practices locally and internationally.
The program, which was approved by the U.S. Green Building Council, is geared toward professionals who are expanding their training or adapting to new careers in the field.
The accelerated seminar offers “an opportunity to understand how to implement sustainable business solutions into daily operations that can help produce bottom-line results and observe real-world business examples in action,” said Kelly Oto, assistant director of professional programs at UCI Extension. She indicated the training would have a “broad and content-rich curriculum covering all topics with diligence.”
The environmentally focused attendees will learn about the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – or LEED – program, legal and corporate social responsibility, ethical considerations, green marketing and financial strategies, energy efficiency and sustainability reporting. Full-cost accounting, regulatory and renewable energy issues will also be covered.
Participants will also be able to visit and network with local organizations, such as the Orange County Great Park, that have incorporated green strategies and practices into their operations.
The seminar is part of UCI Extension's Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program, which offers a curriculum focused on sustainable development, environmental compliance, regulatory trends and social responsibility, among other topics. UCI Extension is the continuing education arm of UCI.
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The hands-on Global Sustainability Leadership course, taught by a number of industry experts and professionals, will cover environmental stewardship practices locally and internationally. The program, which was approved by the U.S. Green Building Council, is geared toward professionals who are expanding their training or adapting to new careers in the field. The accelerated seminar offers “an opportunity to understand how to implement sustainable business solutions into daily operations that can help produce bottom-line results and observe real-world business examples in action,” said Kelly Oto, assistant director of professional programs at UCI Extension. She indicated the training would have a “broad and content-rich curriculum covering all topics with diligence.” The environmentally focused attendees will learn about the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – or LEED – program, legal and corporate social responsibility, ethical considerations, green marketing and financial strategies, energy efficiency and sustainability reporting. Full-cost accounting, regulatory and renewable energy issues will also be covered. Participants will also be able to visit and network with local organizations, such as the Orange County Great Park, that have incorporated green strategies and practices into their operations. The seminar is part of UCI Extension's Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program, which offers a curriculum focused on sustainable development, environmental compliance, regulatory trends and social responsibility, among other topics. UCI Extension is the continuing education arm of UCI. Related headlines Tesla Motors opens Newport Beach store Clean-technology competition heats up Newport Beach powers some city vehicles with compressed natural gas OC METRO, May issue: 'Green mixing' |
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