This session covers embodied carbon basics, provides up-to-date information on embodied carbon codes and policies in California and beyond, and showcases perspectives from manufacturing and case studies from building design professionals. Speakers will examine how materials manufacturers are planning to reach carbon neutrality, and what decisions are designers making to meet embodied carbon policies? These actionable lessons will empower designers, manufacturers, policymakers, and building owners to curb embodied carbon in the building industry and prepare for codes and policies. 

This webinar is funded by California utility customers and administered by San Diego Gas & Electric® Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.

For those who attended the webinar or have watched it on-demand, the presenters have answered the questions asked during the session – their answers can be found in a document here. 

The information and opinions provided are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact or opinions expressed are those of the participants individually and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of New Buildings Institute or any presenter, sponsor, or partner organizations associated with the event. New Buildings Institute does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, or completeness of the information presented.

Speakers Include: