Without social equity, our projects and organizations cannot be truly sustainable. To meet our goal of a more equitable world for all, USGBC is committed to encouraging and empowering people, projects, and organizations of all scales to incorporate equity into all aspects of decision-making, policy governance, and implementation.
Join us on April 25 to discuss equity in the built environment with our amazing panel of experts.
Additionally, USGBC staff and local experts will address the latest version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v5. This is an important milestone in aligning the built environment with the Paris Climate Accord's 2030 and 2050 targets. USGBC intends to drive the built environment toward a low-carbon future that is equitable and resilient and promotes the wise, safe utilization of all resources. Attendees will be able to ask questions and offer insights as they learn more about USGBC’s work to create an end-to-end ecosystem for green building to propel market transformation. Unable to join us for the full forum? Select the LEED v5 Leadership Series ticket, to attend just the LEED v5 Discussion for free (this ticket does not include the option for lunch, equity panel, or the tour).
We are thrilled to host this forum at Trellis. This coworking space, located in San Francisco, is the hub for change-makers working to protect and steward our planet. Trellis is led by 10x founder Rebecca Pan, who also leads a climate tech fundraising platform called ActGreen. Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, or team, Trellis has a tailored solution for you.
Agenda:
- 12 – 1 p.m. | Lunch
- 1 – 2 p.m. | Equity in the Built Environment Panel
- 2 – 2:10 p.m. | Brief Break
- 2:10 – 3:10 p.m. | LEED v5 Leadership Series
- 3:15 – 5 p.m. | Networking Conversation Corners (featuring opportunities to speak directly to our presenters and hosts)
Join us following the LEED v5 Leadership Series for drinks at Dacha Cafe & Bar at Trellis.
Following our program line up, there is also the opportunity to tour The George just steps from our program venue. Located in the heart of downtown San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighborhood is The George, a LEED Silver certified multi-family residential building that exemplifies sustainability, community, and health & wellness. Spanning 1.5 square miles, SoMa was adopted as the city’s Filipino Cultural Heritage District in 2016. Built on the mission of cultural celebration, community development, and economic and racial justice, SoMa celebrates the pride and people of generations of Filipinos throughout the city through area landmarks, businesses, and non-profit organizations. When designing and constructing The George, it was important to consider the community’s unique culture and history and how the project could foster sustainability and continued prosperity. The tour is limited to the first 40 registrants who opt-in to this opportunity. Tour groups for The George (limited capacity) will be called from our happy hour.