Where Rigor Meets Accessibility: Exploring Certification and Decarbonization with GBI's Green Globes

Where Rigor Meets Accessibility: Exploring Certification and Decarbonization with GBI's Green Globes

Come join us as we dive into the world of certification and decarbonization with GBI's Green Globes!

By USGBC-CA

Date and time

Wednesday, May 22 · 9 - 11am PDT

Location

La Kretz Innovation Campus

525 South Hewitt Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

About this event

  • 2 hours

Where Rigor Meets Accessibility: Exploring Certification and Decarbonization with GBI's Green Globes

Join Green Building Initiative (GBI) for a dynamic and interactive workshop providing attendees the opportunity to gain actionable insights and forge connections at the intersection of sustainability, decarbonization, and regulatory compliance. Focusing on GBI’s Green Globes ® and Green Globes Journey to Net Zero ™ assessment and certification, this workshop will offer strategies for program application to shape a more sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment in the Golden State.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the relationship of the Green Building Initiative with Green Globes, a 3-in-1 certification that evaluates the sustainability, health and wellness, and resilience of individual buildings or entire portfolios.
  2. Recall that GBI’s Green Globes Journey to Net Zero certification empowers CRE owners to evaluate performance & implement impactful change.
  3. Analyze real-world case studies, understanding the challenges and successes toward portfolio decarbonization.
  4. Understand the overlapping intentions of California’s Title 24 regulations and Green Globes Energy criteria and recognize the benefits of Green Globes whole building certification to enhance building sustainability and performance.

Speakers (+ more to come):

Nina Armstrong

Assoc. Director, Market Development, GBI

Kate Callahan

Sr. Director Client Services & Engagement, GBI

Michelle German

Vice President, ESG
LBA Realty | LBA Logistics

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