USGBC MN 2023 Quarter 2 Meeting | Decarbonization Forum and Reception

830 Boone Ave N,Golden Valley MN 55427

04 May, 2023

Description

Join USGBC Minnesota for our upcoming Quarterly Meeting and Decarbonization Forum at 1 PM CT on May 4. If you can't join us for the entire afternoon, you're welcome to participate in the education sessions only from 1-4. There is also a ticket option to join us just for the reception that starts at 4pm. Decarbonization is a priority topic for USGBC and we are developing strategies and partnerships that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the building sector while improving health and equity. This forum will feature multiple speakers and an opportunity to talk to and learn from one another. Join us as we explore the following topics: Decarbonization 101 - Urgency and opportunity for greenhouse gas emissions reductions in our buildings and communitiesDecarbonization at Scale in Minnesota - How a zero carbon community plans to improve health and equity outcomes. Embodied Carbon and LEED: How projects can make material choices to have the greatest impact and improve specification practices in your firm for the future. Operational Emissions: Opportunities to reduce ongoing carbon emissions. This session is approved for the following Continuing Education Credits: 2.5 General GBCI CE (2 LEED Specific: BD+C)2.5 AIA LU/HSWFeatured Speakers: Asa Posner, Vice President of Sales, Sustainable Investment GroupMichelle Watanabe, Studio Leader, NELSONBecky Alexander, Architect and Researcher, LHBMonte Hilleman, Senior Vice President, Sustainable Development, Saint Paul Port Authority. Edie Sonne Hall, Ph.D., Three Trees ConsultingChris Baker, Project Executive, WilldanModerator and Event Host: Brent Suski, Associate Director, U.S. Green Building CouncilEvent Agenda: 1:00 - Arrival and Check-in  1:10 - Welcome and Program Introduction 1:15 - Decarbonization 101 - The Threat of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Emerging Opportunities. 1:45 - The Heights: Decarbonization at the community scale 2:45 - Break, Networking, Afternoon Snack 3:00 - How to Calculate the Wood Carbon Footprint of a Building: Expanding the possibilities of wood building design. 3:30 - Decarb the Parks: National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation (NPLSF) Case Study. 3:58 - Closing Remarks 4:00 - Reception Happy Hour (Join us for just this part if you can't make the entire event!) 5:00 - Event CloseQuestions: If you have any event registration issues or access to the event, please contact Brent Suski, [email protected] Join us at our other upcoming Quarterly Meeting Forums, by choosing the series ticket in registration, or register for one of the events here: 8/16 - Human Health and Materials ForumEvent Sponsorship: Sponsorship Opportunities are available for this event. View our sponsorship prospectus here and contact Brent Suski, [email protected] to learn more. Thanks to our Quarterly Meeting Series Sponsors: CuninghamLHBSustainable Forestry Initiative We are currently seeking partners for this event. If your organization would like to partner with us please reach out to Brent Suski: [email protected]. Event Partner: Carbon Leadership Forum Minnesota Carbon Leadership Forum Minnesota Members are welcome to register for this event at the Member Rate!