Buildings Cause a Third of Global Emissions. Who’s Solving It?

The event titled "Buildings Cause a Third of Global Emissions. Who’s Solving It?" addresses the critical issue of the built environment, which contributes over a third of global carbon emissions. To tackle this challenge, it emphasizes the need for a comprehensive rethinking of materials, design, and operational practices. Highlighting initiatives from cities like Portland, the event showcases embodied carbon policies, the development of a mass timber manufacturing ecosystem, and innovative projects like the PAE Living Building.

The panel will feature experts including Matt Roberts from UC Berkeley, Tanya Barham from Community Energy Labs, Andrew Ratzke of Timberlab, and Forest Tanier-Gesner from PAE, who will discuss strategies for decarbonizing buildings throughout their lifecycle—from construction materials to energy management.

The agenda includes opening at 9:00 AM, the panel discussion starting at 9:30 AM, tours of the PAE Living Building at 10:30 AM, followed by networking opportunities at 11:15 AM. Organized by E8, a community of 140 investors committed to supporting high-impact cleantech ventures, the event aims to connect stakeholders focused on generating significant environmental benefits.