The American Lung Association’s Biobased Academy® Biobased Certified Facilities and Property Professional (BCPP)™ Course has been approved by Green Business Certification, Inc.® (GBCI®) for 6.0 continuing education hours. These hours can be applied toward maintaining credentials for LEED Accredited Professionals and WELL Accredited Professionals.
Supported by the United Soybean Board, the ALA’s Biobased Academy gives participants a firm understanding of how and why biobased facilities and grounds products are safe, renewable, and reliable alternatives to traditional and petroleum-based products that improve operational, health, safety, and environmental performance. The BCPP™ course equips facility and property professionals with practical knowledge to evaluate, select, and implement biobased solutions to facilities.
“We’re thrilled that GBCI has approved continuing education credits for our Biobased Certified Facilities and Property Professional training program” said Bailey Arnold, ALA’s Director of Healthy Air Solutions. “The approval reinforces the value of the program and importance of biobased education in advancing healthier, more sustainable buildings. It also empowers participants to strengthen their professional credentials while gaining practical knowledge that supports cleaner air, smarter purchasing, and more resilient communities.”
LEED and WELL are globally recognized frameworks that guide healthier, more sustainable building design and operations. LEED focuses on energy efficiency, responsible materials, and reduced environmental impact, while WELL prioritizes occupant health through cleaner air, safer products, and better indoor environments. The BCPP™ course supports professionals working toward these standards by demonstrating how biobased solutions contribute to both sustainability and human well-being.
“U.S. soybean farmers continue to partner with organizations such as Green Business Certification, Inc.® to showcase the value of biobased products,” said Brent Gatton, United Soybean Board Chairman. “When facility professionals choose these products, they’re not only reducing harmful environmental impacts, they are also driving demand for the crops we grow.”