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​Circularity & Embodied Carbon: Driving Sustainable Materials & Practices

β€‹πŸ—“οΈ Date: May 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: New York, New York
(Venue details provided after registration)
🌟 Sponsors/Members: Adaptis, Intallnet and WATS

​Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Reducing Embodied Carbon
This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable materials, mass timber, biochar, and reducing embodied carbon in construction. Learn from case studies, best practices, and data-driven insights to drive impactful change in the built environment.

​Join us for a morning of expert discussions, actionable insights, and real-world solutions aimed at integrating circular economy principles and reducing carbon footprints in projects.


​Event Highlights & Key Topics

  • ​The Importance of Data Management

  • ​Decarbonization – How to Reduce the Embodied Carbon of Your Project

  • ​Reducing Embodied Carbon Case Studies

  • ​LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) Best Practices

  • ​Circular Economy & Embodied Carbon Strategies


​Event Agenda & Speaker Lineup

​9:00 - 9:40 AM – The Importance of Data Management
Exploring how effective data management drives sustainability, enhances decision-making, and optimizes carbon reduction strategies in the built environment.

  • ​Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli (moderator), Co-Founder and CEO at WATS
    – Innovator in circular economy solutions, driving waste transparency and zero waste operations to decarbonize commercial buildings and advance sustainability. LinkedIn

  • ​Lauren Moss, Senior Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer at Vornado Realty Trust
    – Expert in sustainable capital planning and energy management, driving efficiency, compliance, and occupant health strategies across large-scale commercial portfolios. LinkedIn

  • ​Hrisa Gatzoulis, Director of Sustainability at Rudin
    – Expert in sustainability and data-driven strategies, leveraging energy efficiency, health-focused certifications, and ESG initiatives to optimize building performance and resilience. LinkedIn

  • ​Tanya Bhargava, Sustainability Manager at The Durst Organization
    – Expert in data-driven sustainability, leading multi-department LED retrofits, LEED certifications, and occupant engagement to reduce environmental impact, optimize building performance, and foster corporate responsibility LinkedIn

  • ​Sheida Shahi, Co-Founder & CEO at Adaptis
    – Architect and innovator driving building decarbonization through data-driven solutions, delivering fast, efficient, and circular strategies to reduce whole-life carbon and optimize project outcomes. LinkedIn


​9:40 - 10:10 AM – Decarbonization – How to Reduce the Embodied Carbon of your Project
Strategies for minimizing embodied carbon in building projects through innovative materials, design practices, and sustainability-driven approaches.

  • ​Jonce Walker, Global Director of Sustainability and Wellness at HLW, Managing Director of BEYOND
    – Sustainability leader specializing in holistic, integrated design strategies, decarbonization, and building performance, driving carbon-neutral construction and wellness-focused environments. LinkedIn


​10:10 - 10:25 AM – Reducing Embodied Carbon Case Studies
Examining real-world applications of embodied carbon reduction in sustainable building projects.

  • ​Sigal Shemesh, Sustainability Lead at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
    – Leads sustainability strategy integration across multi-scale projects, focusing on regenerative design, carbon reduction, and occupant well-being. LinkedIn


​10:25 - 11:00 AM – Coffee & Networking


​11:00 - 11:30 AM – Reducing Embodied Carbon & Circular Economy Best Practices
Exploring strategies for integrating circular economy principles into sustainable construction.

  • ​Cecilia Kushner, Chief Strategy Officer at NYC Economic Development Corporation - Leading teams to drive equitable economic growth and transform neighborhoods. With over a decade in public service, she brings deep expertise in infrastructure, transit, and land use, complemented by international experience from France and London. LinkedIn

  • ​Dale Ewing, Founder & CEO at Installnet
    – Advocate for circular economy solutions, pioneering sustainable decommissioning programs that have diverted over 50 million pounds of waste from landfills. LinkedIn


​Why Attend?
βœ… Gain insights from top sustainability leaders & innovators
βœ… Learn best practices for embodied carbon reduction & circularity
βœ… Discover real-world case studies & LCA methodologies
βœ… Network with professionals shaping the future of sustainable construction

​Register to Reserve Your Spot!
For inquiries or to request an invitation, please contact: andrew.byrne@decarbsummits.com

Location
HLW International LLP
5 Pennsylvania Plaza floor 5, New York, NY 10001, USA
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