The day begins with a big-picture keynote designed to set context for every session that follows—linking policy, performance standards, market signals, and real-world execution into a single narrative: decarbonization is no longer a niche initiative, but an operating condition for the building sector.
Sarah Zaleski will map the rapidly shifting landscape of requirements, standards, and market expectations shaping building decarbonization today. While highlighting LEED’s evolving role, she will frame it as part of a broader ecosystem of collaboration, aligned resources, and implementation pathways—connecting tools such as Strategic Decarbonization Planning (SDP), the Guide, and the Playbook to the practical decisions owners and project teams must make.
