Facility and property professionals can now earn continuing education credits through the American Lung Association’s (ALA) Biobased Academy while learning how to implement safer, renewable alternatives in their operations.
Green Business Certification, Inc. (GBCI) has approved the Biobased Certified Facilities and Property Professional (BCPP) course for 6.0 continuing education hours. These hours apply toward maintaining credentials for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professionals and Well-being Building Standards Accredited Professionals (WELL).
Supported by U.S. Soy, the course teaches facility professionals how to evaluate and implement biobased products—alternatives to petroleum-based materials that improve operational performance while supporting healthier indoor environments. The training focuses on practical applications: which products work, why they matter, and how to make the switch.
“We’re thrilled that GBCI has approved continuing education credits for our Biobased Certified sFacilities 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.”
Meeting Industry Standards for Healthier Buildings
LEED and WELL frameworks guide building design and operations worldwide. LEED emphasizes energy efficiency, responsible materials, and reduced environmental impact. WELL prioritizes occupant health through cleaner air, safer products, and better indoor environments. The BCPP course demonstrates how biobased solutions support both standards—connecting sustainability goals with human health outcomes.
For facility professionals pursuing LEED or WELL credentials, the course delivers knowledge they can apply immediately: how renewable materials reduce harmful chemical exposure, improve air quality, and meet the performance requirements their buildings demand.
“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.”
From Farm to Facility
Biobased products translate agricultural innovation into building solutions. Soy-based materials replace petroleum-derived chemicals in cleaning products, floor maintenance, and other facility applications—delivering performance without the health risks associated with traditional alternatives.
When facilities specify biobased products, they’re making decisions that ripple back through the supply chain: creating demand for U.S.-grown soybeans, supporting farmer innovation, and proving that renewable materials work at commercial scale.
The BCPP course equips professionals to navigate these choices with confidence—understanding not just what products to use, but why they matter for building performance, occupant health, and long-term sustainability.
Learn more about the Biobased Academy and BCPP certification here.
