BPS & Climate Compliance Is Hiring: Why Energy Managers & Carbon Auditors Are in Demand

As the global urgency to address climate risk accelerates, organizations are under mounting pressure to meet evolving building performance standards (BPS) and climate disclosure regulations. This shift is driving demand for skilled professionals—particularly Certified Energy Managers (C.E.M.), Certified Energy Auditors (C.E.A.), and Certified Carbon Auditors (C.A.P.).Across the country, cities and states are rapidly adopting Building Performance Standards that require data verification, and assessments or audits from program approved, licensed professionals. As policy framework is taking shape, AEE certified energy auditors and managers top the list. At the same time, California is entering its first reporting year for SB 253, the Corporate Climate Accountability Act. This landmark U.S. regulation requires large companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions, solidifying the need for qualified carbon auditors. These professionals ensure accurate emissions reporting, enhanced transparency, and compliance with CA SB 253 and global reporting such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).This session will highlight the essential role energy and carbon auditors play in advancing a low carbon future, examine the expanding career opportunities in this field, and outline pathways for professionals looking to lead in the next era of climate and energy accountability.