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Description

In response to the global imperative to address climate change, the commercial real estate industry is positioning itself as a leader in addressing emissions in the built environment. While operational GHG emissions have received significant attention, this session will additionally focus on whole building carbon and scope 3 emissions. The session will empower property managers, building owners, developers, and sustainability and design professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and achieve dramatic reductions in GHG emissions in new and existing real estate projects. Partners from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Initiative and Better Climate Challenge will share real-world, replicable insights on pursuing and achieving significant emissions reduction across all emissions scopes while developing comprehensive plans for portfolio-wide carbon reduction. The Department of Energy (DOE) will also highlight tools and resources for effective carbon mitigation.

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Track: 

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  Energy Efficiency/Environmental Responsibility

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CEU

AIA LU

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Learning Objectives

At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
1. Comprehend the significance of embodied carbon and scope 3 emissions within the context of commercial real estate, discerning their impact on a building's carbon footprint.
2. Analyze strategies and innovative approaches from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both new and existing real estate projects.
3. Apply acquired knowledge to develop comprehensive plans for carbon reduction across portfolios, integrating effective measures for achieving net-zero carbon in the built environment.
4. Utilize tools and best practices highlighted by the DOE and Design and Construction Allies to implement impactful carbon mitigation initiatives, fostering sustainability in real estate operations and development

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Handouts

• Session Slides
• BREEAM Handout