Most of California's buildings already exist, and making them perform better is one of the highest-impact moves our industry can make right now. This free virtual training covers low-carbon retrofit strategies for tenant improvement projects, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and zero-emission construction, with industry leaders doing this work on the ground.
Join USGBC California and our California Alliance of Sustainability Executives (CASE) for a roundtable discussion focused on practical strategies to reduce embodied carbon and operational impacts during tenant improvements, retrofit projects, and building upgrades.
As organizations work to meet climate goals, building performance standards, electrification requirements, and ESG commitments, retrofit projects present a significant opportunity to reduce emissions while enhancing occupant experience, resilience, and long-term asset value. This session will bring together building owners, tenants, designers, contractors, manufacturers, and sustainability leaders to explore actionable approaches for lowering carbon impacts across interiors, mechanical systems, furnishings, and construction operations.
Topics will include embodied carbon in tenant improvements, lower-carbon MEP solutions, sustainable FF&E procurement and specification, and the growing role of zero-emission construction equipment in reducing jobsite emissions and improving air quality. Participants will hear real-world examples, lessons learned, and emerging best practices from industry practitioners working at the forefront of sustainable retrofits.
Discussion Topics
Embodied carbon reduction strategies for tenant improvements
Lower-carbon HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions
Sustainable FF&E procurement, reuse, and specification
Zero-emission construction equipment and jobsite decarbonization
Alignment with California climate policies, BPS requirements, and ESG goals
Opportunities for collaboration across the retrofit ecosystem
Who Should Attend
Building owners, architects, engineers, contractors, sustainability professionals, facilities teams, manufacturers, policymakers, and others interested in advancing lower-carbon, high-performance buildings.