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How to Decarbonize the Built World

May 17, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET
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How to Decarbonize the Built World

May 17, 2023

Accelerating the Built World's Journey to Net Zero

The built environment is responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, and 80% of 2050’s building stock already exists. 

It means cities, buildings and real estate have a huge role to play in effective climate action. 

On May 17, CityAge and SNC-Lavalin are bringing together leaders from across North America to address the policy, technology and investment actions that can help decarbonize existing buildings. 

Join us for this important discussion. 

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Event themes include:

  • A survey of emerging city and federal policies and benchmarks that aim to achieve affordable building retrofits
  • The vital role of technology, data and measurable targets in achieving results 
  • How to leverage the exciting potential of digital twins to accelerate building decarbonisation
  • The investment models that can profitably drive net zero building retrofits

Speakers

Isabelle Smith
Isabelle Smith
Director - Engineering Net Zero,
SNC Lavalin
Sean Pander
Sean Pander
Manager of Green and Resilient Buildings,
City of Vancouver
Dave Ramslie
Dave Ramslie
COO,
OPEN Technologies
Paul Barton
Paul Barton
Director, Energy & Sustainability,
BGIS
Bala Gnanam
Bala Gnanam
VP - Sustainability, Advocacy & Stakeholder Relations,
BOMA Canada
Marlee Kohn
Marlee Kohn
Executive Director, ESG,
Starlight Investments
Colin Guldimann
Colin Guldimann
Senior Economist,
RBC
Clark M. Roberts, QC
Clark M. Roberts, QC
President & CEO
AdvantageBC
Dana Krechowicz
Dana Krechowicz
AVP, Sustainable Finance
HSBC Bank Canada
Marie-Claude Lavoie
Marie-Claude Lavoie
Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management,
Concordia University
Fernando Carou
Fernando Carou
Manager, Renewable Energy & Net-zero Development,
City of Toronto
Emily Salzberg
Emily Salzberg
Buildings Unit Managing Director,
Washington State Department of Commerce
Zahra Alani
Zahra Alani
Broadcast Meteorologist & Communications Strategist, CityAge Anchor
CityAge

Brought to you in collaboration with:

SNC Lavalin

with support from our Industry Partner:

Concordia University

EVENT AGENDA

11:00 am

Anchor Welcome & Introduction

11:05 am

Presentation: Isabelle Smith, Director - Engineering Net Zero, SNC Lavalin

11:20 am

Panel 1: Accelerating the Decarbonization of Buildings

Buildings contribute significantly to global CO2 emissions, and are “low-hanging fruit” in the race to reduce building emissions. But it’s still a massive endeavor that requires focus on the highest leverage measures. This panel will explore tools and strategies, such as better data and specific policy measures, to efficiently decarbonize public buildings and make a lasting impact.

  • Sean Pander, Manager of Green and Resilient Buildings, City of Vancouver
  • Fernando Carou, Manager, Renewable Energy & Net-zero Development, City of Toronto
  • Isabelle Smith, Director - Engineering Net Zero, SNC Lavalin
  • Paul Barton, Director, Energy & Sustainability, Brookfield Global Integrated SolutionsPane
  • Chair:  Emily Salzberg, Buildings Unit Managing Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
11:55 am

Presentation: Marie-Claude Lavoie, Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management, Concordia University

12:10 pm

Presentation: Dave Ramslie, CEO, OPEN Technologies

12:55 pm

Panel 2: Tools to Accelerate Private Action

Innovative funding strategies to drive retrofits are essential to drive rapid action toward decarbonization. What is the emerging edge of finance in this sector? How can investors accelerate results, and can we drive massive job growth at the intersection of green finance and building trades?

  • Bala Gnanam, VP Sustainability, Advocacy & Stakeholder Relations, BOMA Canada
  • Marlee Kohn, Executive Director, ESG, Starlight Investments
  • Dana Krechowicz, AVP, Sustainable Finance, HSBC Bank Canada
  • Colin Guldimann, Senior Economist, RBC Climate Action Institute
  • Panel Chair: Clark Roberts, President & CEO, AdvantageBC
1:00 pm

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