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PAVE THE WAY AWARDS Honoring Pioneering Women in Sustainability

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PAVE THE WAY AWARDS Pioneering Women in Sustainability

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Sarah Beatty

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Green Depot, Greenmaker, & Montgomery Builds

Majora Carter

Jin Jin Huang Safari Energy, LLC

Karen Haycox

Majora Carter Group

Habitat for Humanity New York City

Dianne Dillon-Ridgely

Maria Molland

Chante Harris

Samantha Sax

Interface, Inc.

Capalino+Company

THINX

Elad Group

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arah Beatty is an accidental entrepreneur and mission driven builder.

She is the co-founder of Montgomery BUILDS(tm) (2013)– a multi tiered renovation project dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Montgomery AL. Sarah is the founder of Green Depot (2005) and Greenmaker Inudstries (2010). Green Depot is a one-stop shop for sustainable “green” building materials with locations serving New York, Seattle and Portland, Oregon. Greenmaker Industries is a product development manufacturer committed to offering energy efficient, and healthy alternatives to conventional building materials. Current product lines include DecoPlast and GMI coatings & finishes.

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Sarah worked for 16 years in media as VP of Marketing & Global branding at MTV: Music Television and SVP of Marketing and Off-Air Creative for USA Network. Senator Kristin Gillibrand nominated Green Depot is a 2010 winner of the EPA Environmental Quality Award. Sarah is a LEED accredited Professional.

Sarah Beatty

Green Depot, Greenmaker, & Montgomery Builds

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“I am most proud of HOW we work.

Being authentic, open minded, resilient and human centered in business matters and fosters ingenuity. Diversity and sustainability are inextricably linked.”

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Majora Carter

Majora Carter Group

ajora Carter is a leading urban revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer, and Peabody Award winning broadcaster.

She is responsible for the creation & implementation of numerous green-infrastructure projects, policies, and job training & placement systems.

“Majora Carter redefined the field of environmental equality, starting in the South Bronx at the turn of the century. Now she is leading the local economic development movement across the USA.” -- TED At Sustainable South Bronx, Carter deployed MIT’s first ever Mobile FabLab (digital fabrication laboratory) to the South Bronx - where it served as an early iteration of the “Maker-Spaces” found elsewhere today. The project drew residents and visitors together for guided and creative collaborations.

After establishing Sustainable South Bronx and Green For All, she opened a private consulting firm to help build social enterprise and economic development in low-status communities - which was named Best for the World by B-Corp in 2014. She has served on the board of US Green Building Council, and quoted in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture: “Nobody should have move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one.”

Her work is characterized by an emphasis on talent-retention, on the corporate and community levels.Clients include industry leaders in many fields, municipal and federal government agencies, and leading educational institutions across the US.

“I consider it a huge success when someone from a low-status community where I am working, who’s worked hard and built their education up, sees and experiences our projects and decides to stay, instead taking their example, consumer spending, and their reinvestment capital with them.”

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Dianne Dillon-Ridgely Interface, Inc.

lifelong advocate for human rights, female empowerment, and sustainability, Dianne Dillon-Ridgely made her first foray into the environmental field as a college intern during the early days of the Environmental Protection Agency. Since then, the Dallas-native has traveled around the globe promoting women’s rights and fighting for environmental sustainability. For nearly a decade, she served as the United Nations representative for the World YWCA, advocating for education and political access for women in international conferences and negotiations around the world. She attended the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio by appointment of the White House, followed by the 1997 UN General Assembly on the results of Rio, and the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in South Africa – the only person to have participated on all three US delegations.

During the 1980s, Dianne served four terms as the president of the Association of Iowa Human Rights Agencies. In the late 1990s, she served as CEO of the Women’s Environment and Development Organization. From 1997 to 2014, she served on the board of Interface, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of modular carpet tiles and global leader of sustainable design. And for more than a dozen years, she contributed her expertise, insights and boundless energy to CIEL as a member of our Board of Trustees beginning in 2002, including as the first female Chair of the CIEL Board (2014-2015).

Dianne has now retired as a non-executive director at Interface, Inc. global manufacturer of modular carpet tiles and leader in sustainable design, which she served since 1997. She is currently Executive Director of WNSF (the Women’s Network for a Sustainable Future); chair of the CIEL board; and NWF trustee plus other NGOs.

“I really believe, as humans, we are hard-wired to be in nature, so our buildings need to be beautiful and functional in ways that make us feel like we are in nature, whether we’re in the heart of Iowa or the heart of Manhattan.”

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hante Harris is a champion of growing technology, sustainability and innovative businesses As an Associate Vice President at Capalino+Company, Chante drives long-term, sustainable growth for companies through the complex process of winning procurement opportunities, securing pilot projects, undertaking design challenges, and launching community impact initiatives. She is passionate about civic engagement and a fierce advocate for women’s representation and advancement. Chante is based in New York City, where she serves on the Board of Directors at the Kota Alliance, an alumna to the prestigious Coro Fellowship, a Recruitment Associate for WIN.NYC, and an Insider Ambassador for Her Agenda. In her free time, she enjoys podcasts, meditation and writing about pioneering, underrepresented women trailblazers.

Chante Harris

Capalino+Company “I am always thinking about how I can bring innovative solutions to the City, where communities feel educated and are part of the conversation.

I am looking forward to continuing to advance social innovation and impact through cross-sector solutions to unique challenges like sustainability in urban environments.”

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Karen Haycox

Habitat for Humanity New York City

aren Haycox is an experienced leader in the affordable housing space and joined Habitat for Humanity New York City as CEO in August of 2015. During her tenure at Habitat NYC, Karen has instituted a bold new vision for the organization that includes the launch of the Habitat NYC Community Fund, the organization’s emerging CDFI; a founding partnership in the Interboro Community Land Trust, the NYC’s first city wide land trust and, a development pipeline that has Habitat well on its’ way to serving 2021 families by the year 2021, more than tripling the families served throughout its history. The diverse cross section of projects includes Sydney House, a 56-unit co-op underway in the north Bronx, which will be Habitat for Humanity’s largest single-structure, multi-family development ever built anywhere in the world.

Previous to Habitat NYC, Karen served as Vice President, Fund Development at Southwest Solutions in Detroit and also held a number of senior positions with Habitat for Humanity International in Atlanta including leadership roles on the organization’s annual Carter Work Projects and on international and domestic disaster relief efforts.

Karen is deeply involved in New York’s LGBTQ and housing communities, including serving on the board of the Stonewall Community Development Corporation and serves on the board of the Housing Partnership, which assists in the development, promotion, and revitalization of New York City’s affordable homeownership and rental housing through an assortment of specialized programs.

“At Habitat NYC, we believe in the pivotal role that a safe, decent and affordable place to call home plays in the life and stability of a family. Habitat families report better health outcomes, better grades and attain higher education levels. They often find more stable or enhanced employment opportunities and become more civically engaged. More than 86 percent of Habitat Homeowners in New York City and around the world are single female heads of household. I am proud of the commitment and passion that my entire team demonstrates for this work, but as a female chief executive with a workforce that is 44 percent female, I am particularly proud of the role that the women on my team play in providing a hand up to other women.”

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Pioneering Women in Sustainability

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J Jin Jin Huang

in Jin Huang has 16 years of diverse technical experience in energy, electric grid system and advanced building design and is adept with communicating with people to accomplish change. A LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Energy Manager with expertise in design and construction management in the commercial and residential sector, she currently serves as the Director, Project Development, for Safari Energy, LLC, a leading provider of commercial solar energy services to large real estate owners and operators.

Previously serving as a Senior Engineer at Con Edison New York, she is recipient of three Environmental Health and Safety awards for collaborative work with the FDNY and Department of Buildings (DOB). She was the recipient of the Energy Storage North America Policy and Utility Champions Award for the development of the Demand Management Program. She also led the development of a cross functional team across NYC agencies and NYSERDA in 2014 to develop test procedures and a process for resolving permitting issues for battery storage deployment.

Safari Energy, LLC

“I was brought up on the philosophy of Buddhism where everything is interconnected. My dream is to be able to maximize my impact in helping minimize our anthropogenic footprint as we progress as a society. I believe energy is a key part to that. That is what drives me and keeps me pushing forward on issues that may seem impossible at times.

My career decisions have always been driven by where I think I will be able to make a difference.”

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he THINX mission is to create the most innovative period solutions that empower our people and sustain our planet, while breaking taboos about menstruation and reproductive health everywhere. We are a company committed to combating period poverty and menstrual inequity in all its forms in the U.S. and around the world. Our innovation in period-proof underwear has been recognized by top industry publications, such as Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2017, Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Brilliant Companies of 2016, and TIME Magazine’s Top 25 Inventions of 2015. THINX was named a Gold winner in the Most Innovative Consumer Product of the Year category in the Best in Biz Awards of 2017.

THINX and Icon create underwear that champion and support bodies throughout different stages of life. From first periods to post-menopause and all the little leaks in between, THINX and Icon aim to empower their customers with sustainable solutions, all while breaking taboos around menstruation and incontinence.

Maria Molland THINX

“Our goal is to always create products that empower women— from their first period to post-baby, as well as later life.”

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Samantha Sax Elad Group

amantha Sax is the Chief Marketing and Design Officer for Elad Group, one of the nation’s leading real estate companies, overseeing a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. In this role, Sax leads all aspects of Elad Group’s dynamic marketing and sales operations and directs the interior design for all residential and commercial projects.

From establishing the first ever partnership with Bergdorf Goodman that allowed residents of a luxury condominium red-carpet access to exclusive personal shopping and design services, to a penthouse furnished with the largest collection of Lalique ever (valued at nearly $1 million), Sax has developed innovative partnerships with some of the world’s most sought-after brands.

Sax has also spearheaded the launch of many significant residential projects, including 108 Leonard, 22 Central Park South, One West End and 250 West Street in Manhattan, as well as The Carlyle Residences in Los Angeles.

As evidenced by the success of a portfolio of prestigious properties, Elad Group has incomparable expertise in successfully restoring and renovating iconic landmarks into ultra-luxury residential buildings that offer premier design elements and modern amenities. A primary focus for Sax is the restoration and conversion of these landmarked properties, which is a uniquely challenging and important aspect of sustainability.

Most recently, Sax spearheaded the grand transformation of 108 Leonard, an elegant 19th century McKim, Mead and White-designed landmarked condominium conversion located in Tribeca. Careful efforts were made in the preservation of the property, with a team conducting extensive research and intricate repairs that have brought the building’s historical identity back to life.

“Restoring landmarked properties is essential in preserving the city’s rich history and iconic architectural gems. These properties offer breathtaking details and design elements that would be impossible to recreate today. The level of craftsmanship in landmarked properties is phenomenal. It is an honor to be a part of transforming these historic masterpieces by marrying the richness of the past with the fresh, contemporary design of today.”

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Ensuring the Habitats of Future Generations through Green Buildings By: Victoria Kate Burrows October 2, 2018 | From our partner World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)

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e all have a right to adequate shelter; this is something recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But are the spaces we occupy meeting our current and future needs? While reflecting on the sustainable nature of our buildings and cities, we should remind ourselves of the power and responsibility we possess as a network to bring about change, and to shape the future through building green. Now, a visionary group of city mayors, state governors and company CEOs across the globe are coming together on an unprecedented scale to do just that.

Three weeks ago, 22 cities and four regions spanning six continents joined with 12 leading businesses to make a groundbreaking commitment on climate action for buildings, a commitment that will improve the lives of millions.

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The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment was launched on September 13th at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, California. In a pioneering initiative from the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and our GBC member network, sup-

ABOUT WORLD GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (WORLDGBC) The WorldGBC is a global network of Green Building Councils in over 70 countries which is transforming the places we live, work, play and learn. worldgbc.org

ported by The Climate Group and C40, 38 leaders signed the transformation to deliver net zero carbon buildings worldCommitment, united by the common cause of combatting wide by 2050. For example, the Berkeley Group, which built catastrophic climate change. As the Mayor of New York, Bill 10% of London’s homes, have already achieved their target de Blasio explained; “Climate change poses an existential of becoming carbon positive (beyond net zero) for their own threat to New York City, and making our buildings more operations in 2018, and have committed to further ensure that all of their developments operate at net zero by 2030. sustainable and efficient is a key part of the solution.”

Currently, the initial 22 major cities and four regions will The 38 founding signatories have pledged nothing less than determined action towards the total decarbonization of build- enact regulations and planning policies to enable wider upings through a combination of aggressive action for energy ef- take, by requiring all new buildings to operate at net zero ficiency improvements with clean, renewable power sources. carbon from 2030, and all buildings to operate at net zero Collectively they are committed to eliminating 209 million carbon by 2050. Vancouver, for example, already has its Zero tonnes of carbon emissions (CO2e) from their buildings by Emission Plan, which demands all new buildings eliminate 2050 – that’s equivalent to taking nearly 45 million cars off all operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

But making a public commitment is not enough. Although the road for a full year. these 38 signatories are willing The Commitment signifies to be held accountable on the the start of a rapid greening of progress they make to elimithe world’s homes and workBuilding green not only provides an nate carbon emission from places with a welcome display of leadership. It is part of Ad- opportunity to save energy and carbon the building sector, they will vancing Net Zero, our global and protect natural resources, it also also be required to evaluate program for a dramatic trans- stimulates innovation, educates, create their current energy use and emissions, identify opportuformation to 100% net zero jobs, strengthens communities and nities to reduce energy waste, carbon buildings by 2050. We improves health and wellbeing. improve energy efficiency and are working with our network power buildings from renewof 70 member Green Building ables, and report annually on Councils globally to recruit progress versus their targets. and support businesses signTheir achievements will be verified to a high standard and ing up to this ambitious target.

The initiative also represents the building sector’s proac- they will be able to draw on the practical support of their tive and ambitious response to achieving the UN Sustainable national Green Building Councils and available zero carbon Development Goals (SDGs), not just on climate change and building certification schemes.

The last of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, PartnerSustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), but in a whole range of areas, from health (SDG 3) and biodiversity (SDG 15) ships for the Goals, is ultimately where the Net Zero Carbon to innovation (SDG 9) and economic growth (SDG 8). Build- Building Commitment sits. It’s an unprecedented statement ing green not only provides an opportunity to save energy of coordinated action and collective commitment towards deand carbon and protect natural resources, it also stimulates carbonization of the built environment, which is responsible innovation, educates, create jobs, strengthens communities for 39% of the world’s carbon emissions. Building upon the collective strength of the WorldGBC’s Green Building Counand improves health and wellbeing.

It’s why green buildings matter; they are a catalyst for ad- cil network and our partner organizations, it is an example dressing the world’s most pressing problems by providing of how an initiative can create strong, global partnerships to cleaner, safer, healthier and more comfortable places to live, respond to urgent global challenges. I am excited to see where work, learn, play and heal without damaging the planet. Sus- it will lead and how others will follow. tainable habitats for humans translates to sustainable action for the planet.

The new Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment is remarkable for its sheer scale. The 12 founding businesses represent a massive $22.95 billion in revenue throughout the global building and construction supply chain. They have set an ambitious target – to eliminate their own operational carbon emissions from portfolios of over 10.7 million square meters by 2030 – and their example as climate leaders will inspire others. They will become enablers, driving wider market

Victoria Kate Burrows is the Head of Advancing Net Zero, the pioneering World Green Building Council global project to ensure that all buildings are net zero carbon by 2050. In this role, Victoria oversees and supports Green Building Councils participating in the project, as well as a number of other partnerships which provide funding and support, marketing and communications and the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment. The Commitment, which was officially launched at the Global Climate Action Summit, serves to promote and inspire advanced climate action towards decarbonization of the built environment from Business and Government.

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ADVANCING NET ZERO:

Why Green Building is Crucial in the Fight Against Climate Change By: Terri Wills and Romilly Madew June 7, 2018 | From our partner World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)

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s individuals and communities across the globe suffer the effects of extreme weather, the need for concerted action on climate change has never been more urgent.

The 2017 UN climate report found that climate-related events, such as Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria, wildfires in Portugal, unprecedented flooding in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, and coral bleaching in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, came with a phenomenal financial (estimated at $320 billion) and human cost. Their effects are shifting the environment, altering communities and changing lives; especially, and disproportionately, those of women.

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It is an inconvenient truth that women are often hit hardest by environmental issues, particularly those in developing countries. UN figures suggest that around 80 percent of people displaced by climate change are women. Due to the impact of extreme weather on agricultural production, men are often forced to go further afield for work, leaving

women to look after the household, provide food and fuel, and take care of the children, leaving them particularly vulnerable when flooding and drought occur. They are first to see the signs of climate change, they bear the brunt of it and have a vested interest in ending it.

The Paris Agreement recognized the disproportionate impact on women and

made specific provision for female empowerment, while cally. There are some tremendous examples of projects that earlier this year US Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced push the boundaries of design and technology. Barangaroo the Women and Climate Change Act “to address the dis- in Sydney, Australia aims to be the first precinct globally parate impact of climate change on women and support to be carbon neutral. The developers have taken a holistic the efforts of women globally to address climate change approach to achieving that, looking at waste, energy, water and for other purposes”. There is an increasing recognition use and wellbeing, and setting challenging targets for agenthat climate justice and gender justice are fundamentally cies, contractors and organizations at Barangaroo, including connected – a fact which is reinforced by the Sustainable planting 100 percent native plants in Barangaroo Reserve, Development Goals (SDGs). using recycled water for flushing toilets and reducing conIt is in this context that green building and the work of struction waste going into landfill by 97 percent. the World Green Building Council is increasingly imporThe Mineirão Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is powtant. The Paris pledge to keep the increase in global average ered by just 10 percent of the solar energy it generates, with temperatures to well below 2ºC above pre-industrial levels the rest supplying more than 1,000 homes in the local commust be followed by real-world action, and the challenges munity. The solar photovoltaic power plant generated more and the solutions are all around us. Globally, building and than 300 MWh in just two months of operation, supplying construction account for more than 30 percent of CO2 energy to about 1,200 houses. emissions. If we continue as we have These projects show that net zero been, the sector will contribute to buildings have the power to trans6ºC of global warming. We cannot form the places that people live, play, continue with business as usual. work and learn. They not only have If we continue as we have Green building can also make a the ability to reduce energy use, but been, the [building and significant contribution to meetto save money, promote a sense of construction] sector will ing the SDGs. It can promote more community and support increased contribute to 6ºC of global health and wellbeing. They show that affordable and clean energy; it can create jobs and boost the economy; warming. We cannot continue a shift in the market can happen. It and it can spur innovative design takes ambition, commitment and viwith business as usual. and contribute to climate-resilient sion, but the payback will be huge. infrastructure.

We must move fast if we are to enThat’s why, along with internasure the livability, productivity and tional experts and our partners The Climate Group and long-term sustainability of our cities. The task is urgent. We C40, the World Green Building Council is calling on gov- have to rethink the way we build and the way we live. If our ernments, businesses and individuals to commit to a future economies are to grow, we need to accelerate the shift to where every single building produces no carbon emissions a low-carbon future. We have made a promising start, but by 2050 – a future of net zero buildings. Advancing Net there is much still to be done. We are at a turning point. We Zero is our global project to make that happen. We want all must walk together towards net zero. new buildings operating at net zero carbon by 2030 and 100 percent of buildings operating at net zero carbon by 2050. Terri Wills is CEO of the World Green Building Council, a network of Green To support this aim, we have just launched the Net Zero Building Councils in over 70 countries. WorldGBC’s mission is to create green buildings for everyone, everywhere, enabling people and planet to thrive today Carbon Buildings Commitment. This commitment calls on and tomorrow. In March 2017, Terri was named as one of 10 women leading companies everywhere to take early action and commit to the global push towards climate action, gender equality and social justice for making their buildings net zero by 2030. Of our founding all by Eco-Business. Terri is based in London, UK. signatories, Majid Al Futtaim – a pioneer in shopping mall, retail and leisure destinations in the Middle East and North Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, has built Africa – has publicly committed to eliminating operational a global reputation as a change agent and an influential advocate for sustainable buildings, communities and cities since 2006. She is also a member of carbon emissions from all its buildings across 13 countries the federal government’s Cities Reference Group, Member of the Executive by 2030. Meanwhile, Integral Group, a global engineering Committee of the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council, Indefirm specializing in delivery of net zero buildings, has com- pendent Chair of the Currawong State Park Advisory Board, a member of mitted to Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2020 across its the Sydney Olympic Park Authority and Chief Executive Women board’s and President of Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club. She has previously been named 15 global office locations. one of the ‘100 Women of Influence’ by the Australian Financial Review and Our vision is ambitious, but the property and construc- Westpac, and a National and New South Wales winner of the Telstra Business tion industries have the knowledge and the capability to Women’s Awards. In 2017, she won the WorldGBC Chair’s Award for her deliver. It is achievable – technically, financially and politi- outstanding contribution to the global green building movement.

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Improving Buildings and Lives Across Latin America – with Women as Leaders By: : Juanita Alvarez November 11, 2018 | From our partner World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)

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green building revolution is under way in Latin America, one that will improve the health and well-being of future generations, and it’s being led by women. Thanks to a new cash injection, this is a revolution that will spread far and wide, creating resilient communities at the forefront of fighting climate change.

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Such collaboration is central to the way we work at the WorldGBC, and to one of the programs proving successful in Latin America. The Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) aims to double the

energy efficiency of buildings by 2030, as part of cities’ response to the Paris Agreement. It draws on our GBCs’ expertise in leveraging private and public sectors, academics and NGOs to deliver

Rising population, energy use and costs, and the accompanying emissions and changing weather patterns all suggest that a sustainable approach to development is urgently needed.

technical and financial support – and give cities access to expert support through the BEA, Bogotá now has a policy to tried-and-tested solutions. Now, after winning $600,000 reduce energy and water use in buildings by 20% and 30%. of funding from P4G for our Climate Action Cities Proj- Further, 2.7 million new homes will have lower emissions ect, this work can be scaled up, equipping GBCs across the and utility bills. Developers understand that sustainable Americas to deliver transformational change. properties – like Elementos with its solar panels, green roofs, Why is this important? Our region represents a dazzling recycled materials and 100% natural ventilation – attract a diversity of cultures, climate and innovation, but it also “green premium.” faces huge environmental, social and economic challenges.

Financing the transformation could also be supported by Central and South America is one of the most urbanized initiatives like the government’s Green Bonds program in parts of the world, with 80% of people living in cities or Peru, a country that has experienced a significant economic towns. By 2025, these should see more than 20% growth and revolution, but where 70% of homes are built on informal be home to over 315 million inhabitants. Rising population, construction. There, Peru GBC, led by Francesca Mayer, energy use and costs, and the accompanying emissions and is collaborating with a range of organizations to promote changing weather patterns all suggest that a sustainable ap- “sustainability for all. proach to development is urgently needed. Buildings are Later this week, many of those leading the green building at the heart of this (globally, nearly revolution in America will meet at one third of the world’s energy goes Greenbuild 2018, led by the USGBC. to heat, light and cool buildings) and The conference’s closing speech will people are at the heart of buildings. be made by Mayor of Puerto Rico, Our region represents a Alejandra Cabrera, CEO of dazzling diversity of cultures, Carmen Yulín Cruz, an advocate for Mexico’s GBC, SUMe, is strivcities transforming into resilient climate and innovation, ing to encourage climate change communities in the face of climate but it also faces huge mitigation through green building. change and natural disasters. This is The country’s current construction something that resonates across our environmental, social and boom means that energy efficiency network. In Guatemala, for example, economic challenges. in buildings is central to achieving Belem Sálomon and her GBC team climate goals, while also maintaining are working with others to create economic competitiveness. Through new, green homes for communities the BEA, Mexico now has developed a model national en- after June’s devastating eruption of the Fuego Volcano. ergy conservation code. Another market with huge potential Greenbuild’s line-up (where another high profile woman, is Chile, emerging as a world-class destination for solar and Amal Clooney, is opening the Conference) is compelling wind developers, along with huge opportunities to strength- evidence of female leadership in our sector. In fact, ‘Leading en its energy efficiency policy – something that Chile’s GBC, with Purpose’ is the theme of this year’s Women in Green headed up by María Fernanda Aguirre, is working hard to Power Luncheon – which represents exactly what inspiring achieve. women throughout Latin America’s green building commuAlso in Latin America, Colombia’s GBC (CCCS) rep- nity are doing right now. I therefore know that the transresents a successful model for galvanizing private sector formation is in safe and powerful hands. support. When the Mayor of Bogotá set his city’s urban redevelopment masterplan, he wanted to ensure that the Juanita Alvarez is the Regional Head of WorldGBC’s Americas Network doubling of homes by 2050 didn’t lead to a doubling in en- of Green Building Councils in 15 countries. She focuses on strengthening the Green Building Councils across the region, regional projects, and promoting ergy use or declining air quality. So he turned to the CCCS an active engagement towards green building and the sharing best practices and its former CEO, Cristina Gamboa, for help. Following through the network. Juanita is based in Bogotá, Colombia.

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