Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment

Tuesday, January 21st

Doors Open: 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet: 7:45 a.m.
Presentation: 8:00-9:00 a.m.

About the Event

Discover how you can make a lasting impact on sustainability in the built environment by joining CSI Nebraska for our January Breakfast Program Embodied Carbon 101 | Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment. This engaging program will dive into the fundamentals of embodied carbon - what it is, why it matters, and how we can work to reduce it. Led by a panel of industry experts, this session offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you play a pivotal role in shaping a greener, more sustainable future. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and make a difference!

Presenters

Layne Micek

Vice President, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering | Schnackel Engineers

Helen Kort

Interior Designer | DLR Group

Learning Objectives

Embodied Carbon is the carbon produced during the entire life cycle of the raw materials used during excavation, production, delivery, construction and demolition of all materials used in the built environment.
Embodied Carbon contributes just as much, if not more, as operational carbon to the Global Warming Potential of the Earth.
Life Cycle Assessments can be used to make better choices during the design phase of a project.
There are many resources available to better understand how you can become involved at a local level to lower embodied carbon.