Building Decarbonization at Scale: Strategies from Amazon, Schneider Electric, Prologis and the 2026 World Cup
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Room: 150 BC
Description
How can we accelerate decarbonization of existing buildings? Join Amazon, Prologis, Schneider Electric, and USGBC for a dynamic panel and interactive discussion exploring real-world strategies across diverse portfolios, from data centers to stadiums. Learn how leaders are tackling electrification, refrigerant management, low-carbon materials, and smart systems. Discover AI-driven tools, financing innovations, and policy levers driving change. Then, roll up your sleeves to help solve the industry’s biggest decarbonization challenges. Whether you're managing offices, logistics hubs, or sports venues, this session offers actionable insights and collaboration opportunities to move your building portfolio toward a low-carbon future.
Panelists
- Ric Cochrane, Program Director - Building Decarbonization, The Climate Pledge (moderator)
- Andrew Rhodes, Principal Sustainability Engineer, Amazon
- Efrie Escott, AIA, LFA, LCACP, LEED Fellow, Sustainability Transformation Leader, Digital Energy, Schneider Electric
- Forrest Etter, Director of Design and Construction Innovation, Prologis
- Stephanie Hallinan, Associate Director, U.S. Market Transformation and Development, U.S. Green Building Council
Run of show
2:30 – 2:40pm: Opening Remarks
2:40 – 2:50pm: Setting the Stage: Building Sector
2:50 – 3:40pm: Fire-Side Chat: Building Decarbonization at Scale
3:40 – 4:20pm: Workshop – Driving Innovation in Existing Buildings
4:20 – 4:30pm: Closing Remarks
4:30 – 5:30pm: Networking
Registration
Greenbuild registration is not required and any attendees registered and attending the event will have access to a free Expo pass to join our industry on the expo floor for additional networking and educational opportunities.
