Embodied Carbon Fundamentals Workshop

Embodied Carbon Fundamentals

Join USGBC-CA to walk through the 15 categories of Scope 3 emissions, focusing on emissions relevant to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. We will explore practical strategies for these immediate reductions and demonstrate best practices for highlighting your leadership through certification + earn 2 GBCI CEU credits!

Join USGBC-California and Brightworks Sustainability as we guide you through the 15 categories of Scope 3 emissions, specifically focusing on emissions relevant to the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. We will delve into practical strategies for immediate reductions and showcase best practices for demonstrating your leadership through certification.Building materials, furniture, and equipment account for a significant portion of a building or building owner’s greenhouse gas emissions, often called a ‘carbon footprint.’ This carbon, also known as embodied carbon, is part of the Scope 3 emissions of a building or company. To limit climate change to 1.5C of warming, it’s crucial for all of us-owners, manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors to collaborate and significantly reduce the embodied emissions associated with the materials, furniture, and equipment we procure. Unlike operational emissions, which occur over the life of a facility, embodied emissions are already released before the building’s creation or the company’s action. This underscores the immediate need for collective action to reduce embodied emissions as part of the procurement process to contribute to the Paris Accord effectively.Upon completion of this workshop and a 20-question exam, participants will receive a certificate of completion from USGBC-CA. This course qualifies for 2 GBCI CEU credits.

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Presenters

Robert Carr, LEED AP O+M, LFA

USGBC-CA Training & Program Manager

Robert is the Training & Program Manager at USGBC-CA and a green building professional specializing in making the built environment more sustainable.  He is a LEED AP O+M, LFA, Fitwell Ambassador, and GPRO Instructor and has used this experience to participate in many LEED projects in the San Diego region. Robert continues to use his project experience to educate others about green building strategies, measures, and practices. Robert also volunteers for SD 350 and the San Diego Building Electrification Coalition to advocate for just, equitable, and sustainable communities for all.