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Join ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for an Introduction to Climate Change in Construction

Monday, July 15, 2024; 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; St. Louis, MO

will kick-start your company’s efforts to meet market demands and potential regulatory requirements. Applicable to all construction markets, the seminar uses ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s new Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting Playbook as a guide. Attendees will learn foundational information about reporting specific to construction from how to assess your obligations on projects, sources of emissions, and best management practices to collect data. Figure out emissions from your fuel and energy use as well as how to approach those emissions commonly associated with the supply chain. Along the way, discover tips for further reducing emissions. The seminar will close with a look at popular reporting frameworks and tools through lectures and guided discussions.

  • Introduction. Speakers: Myrrh Caplan, Skanska and Julianne Laue, Mortenson
  • Contractor emissions and best practices. Speakers: Ilima Alexander, Lane and Erin Kirkpatrick, Swinerton
  • Market drivers (federal regulations). Speaker: Jerry Worsham II, Clark Hill
  • Market drivers (e.g., tax credits and deductions). Speakers: Theresa Lehman, Miron Construction and Laura Cataldo, Baker Tilly
  • Case Study: Having the conversation with coworkers and getting buy-in. Speaker: Sarah Lefebvre, Colaska
  • Frameworks and tools. Speaker: Cheri Hanes, AXA XL

This seminar is co-located with ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Construction Safety, Health and Environmental Conference. For more information or to register please visit the conference website at . Participants can register for the summit alone or as an add-on to the conference registration.

For questions on environmental or sustainability issues and/or sessions, please contact Melinda Tomaino at melinda.tomaino@agc.org.

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