Environmental and Social Transparency of Building Product Supply Chains: Industry Insights
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Registration Information:
To register for this course - please reserve your seat for the "Building Materials Summit" located in the Greenbuild agenda.
Registering for the session holds your seat in the class until 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. At that time your seat in the session can no longer be guaranteed.
If a workshop or session is full, you will not be able to add it to your agenda; however, if you have the appropriate pass you will be able to enter the session on a first-come first-served basis 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the event so long as capacity has not been reached
Greenbuild staff at the entrance of the session have the ability to stop permitting entrance to the session when the room hits the set capacity.
Description:
The sustainability of building product supply chains is a critical factor in reducing the environmental and social impact of construction projects. This panel discussion will explore the multi-faceted challenges of improving sustainability within these supply chains, focusing on transparency, ethical sourcing, and data-driven solutions. Moderated by sustainability expert Josh Jacobs, the session brings together leading industry professionals who are working at the forefront of sustainable supply chain practices.
Attendees will gain insights into how companies are using tools such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to track and minimize the environmental impact of building materials, while also addressing social issues like forced labor and unethical sourcing. The conversation will explore the role of governance in ensuring accountability, with practical advice on how architects and engineers can ask the right questions to suppliers, assess certifications, and leverage data to ensure compliance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Real-world examples from different sectors will highlight both challenges and successes in building more transparent and sustainable supply chains.
The discussion will offer actionable strategies and insights that architects and engineers can apply to their own projects, from selecting sustainable materials to fostering greater accountability and ethical sourcing in their procurement processes.
