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The Net Zero Conference is the largest annual conference in the world dedicated to net zero design. The conference focuses on accelerating the rate of change towards building a net zero future by transforming buildings, products, and corporate operations to net zero. The conference catalyzes the transformation of the global economy away from fossil fuels and to begin to drawdown greenhouse gas emissions in the Earth's atmosphere to stop global warming and solve the climate crisis.[1][2][3]
The Net Zero Conference occurs annually and is hosted and produced by Verdical Group, a sustainability and green building consulting firm. The conference focuses primarily on the built environment due to the fact that 40% of global carbon emissions come from buildings, but covers a broad array of sustainability topics including: climate change, net zero buildings, environmental, social and governance (ESG), zero waste, social equity, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate resilience.[4][5]
Since 2019, the Net Zero Conference has featured the annual Trailblazer Awards Gala[6], which celebrates leaders who are making a positive impact on people and the environment.[7] Past winners include companies who have proven that for-profit business can be a force for good[8] and leaders inspiring others toward climate action.[9]
Verdical Group founder and CEO, Drew Shula, created the Net Zero Conference in 2014[10] to inspire the growth of the net zero building movement, which was not well known at the time. In its first year, the conference had approximately 100 attendees[11]. As of 2023 the conference has grown to more than 1,500 attendees from 53 countries and 45 U.S. states[12]. The Net Zero Conference has featured prominent environmental activist Instagram influencers including: Kristy Drutman, Isaias Hernandez, and Wawa Gatheru.[13]
The Net Zero Conference has previously been held at the LEED Gold certified Los Angeles Convention Center[14], but will be held at the LEED certified Anaheim Convention Center in 2024. The event has been featured in media publications such as Metropolis, Canary Media[15], and Forbes[16]. The conference has been used as a platform for major announcements. In 2018, USGBC announced the LEED Zero program for the first time publicly. Also in 2018, the World Green Building Council first announced publicly the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment[17].
Notable Past Net Zero Conference Keynote Speakers[18][edit]
2022
- Lakisha Ann Woods, CEO, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Kate Williams, CEO, 1% for the Planet
- William Bridge, CEO, Global Green
2021
- Jedidiah Jenkins, New York Times Best Selling Author
- Dr. Kimberly Miner, Earth & Climate Scientist, NASA
- Marcius Extavour, VP Energy & Climate, XPRIZE
- Caroline Choi, SVP Corporate Affairs, Southern California Edison
- Ashley Orgain, Chief Impact Officer (CIO), Seventh Generation
2020
- Winona LaDuke, Executive Director, Honor the Earth and two-time Green Party Vice Presidential Candidate
- Jamie Margolin, Co-Founder, Zero Hour
- Zanagee Artis, Co-Founder, Zero Hour
- George Bandy Jr, Head of Worldwide Circular Economy, Amazon
- Jason Pugh, President, National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) & Principal, Gensler
2019
- Edward Mazria, Founder & CEO, Architecture 2030 / The 2030 Challenge
- Amanda Sturgeon, CEO, International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
- Terry Tamminen, CEO, Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
2018
- Jason McLennan, Founder, Living Building Challenge
- Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
2017
- Dr. Chris Luebkeman, Fellow, Director for Global Foresight, Research and Innovation, Arup
- R Rex Parris, Mayor, City of Lancaster California
2016
- Seth Maxwell, Founder & CEO, Thirst Project
Notable Past Trailblazer Award Winners[edit]
2023
- Sara Neff, Head of Sustainability, Lendlease Americas
- Indigo Teiwes, Director of Corporate Responsibility, Helen of Troy (parent company of brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey)
2022
- Darcy Shiber-Knowles, Director of Operational Sustainability & Innovation, Dr. Bronner’s
- Andrew Bohenko, Sustainability Coordinator, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Lindsay Baker, CEO, International Living Future Institute (ILFI) / Living Building Challenge
2021
- Xavier Roussel, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Dole Food Company
- Ellen Jackowski, Chief Impact Officer (CIO) & Head of Sustainable Impact, HP
- Nicole Whiteman, CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
2020
- Denis Hayes, Chairman & President, Bullitt Foundation, and Founder of Earth Day
- Janine Benyus, Co-Founder, Biomimicry Institute
- Rick Fedrizzi, Co-Founder & former CEO U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and Chairman & CEO, International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) / WELL Building Standard
- Jason F. McLennan, Founder, Living Building Challenge
- Elizabeth Heider, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), Skanska
- Gabrielle Bullock, Director of Global Diversity & Principal, Perkins&Will
- Wanda Dalla Costa, Founder, Indigenous Design Collaborative
2019
- Steven M. Hilton, Chairman, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
- Nancy Sutley, Chief Sustainability Officer, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
- Lauren Sparandara, Sustainability Partner, Google
- Will Vicent, Deputy Director of Building Standards, California Energy Commission
- Lauren Faber O'Connor, Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) for the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
References[edit]
- ^ "Stop F*cking Around – Build Our Zero Carbon Economy Now". Facade Tectonics Institute. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Woodruff, Chloe. "Verdical Group's 7th Annual Net Zero Conference: Building a Net Zero Future". Metropolis. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Tucker, Ethan. "With the Net Zero Conference, Drew Shula Aims to Inspire Radical Transformation". Metropolis. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Woodruff, Chloe (2023-08-28). "Net Zero Conference Coming Soon to Ignite Climate Action". Innovation & Tech Today. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Editors, Metropolis. "Meet the Climate Leaders Awarded at this Year's Net Zero Conference". Metropolis. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Verdical Group: Building a Net Zero Future | 1% for the Planet Blog". www.onepercentfortheplanet.org. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Backbone (2022-09-30). "Klean Kanteen Co-Owners Awarded 2022 Trailblazer Award". Outdoor Sportswire. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Mattress, Avocado Green. "AVOCADO AWARDED TRAILBLAZER AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP ON CLIMATE". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz Stadium Receives Trailblazer Award at 2022 Net Zero Conference | Mercedes-Benz Stadium News". www.mercedesbenzstadium.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Admin (2022-08-01). "Net Zero Conference Q&A with CEO Drew Shula, Verdical Group". Getting to Zero Forum. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ "Q&A with Drew Shula, founder of the Net Zero Conference | U.S. Green Building Council". www.usgbc.org. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "About Us". Net Zero Conference. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ hello@verdicalgroup.com (2023-09-29). "Honoring Past Keynote Speakers and Trailblazer Award Winners". Net Zero Conference. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ "Net Zero 2022 Makes the Case for Expanding the Green Movement". Metropolis. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "Steelmakers forge ahead on cleaning up their notoriously dirty…". Canary Media. 2021-09-28. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Steele, Jeffrey. "It Is Zero Hour For Net Zero Energy Buildings". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Thorpe, David (2018-06-12). "Industry challenged to achieve net zero carbon buildings". The Fifth Estate. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ hello@verdicalgroup.com (2023-09-29). "Honoring Past Keynote Speakers and Trailblazer Award Winners". Net Zero Conference. Retrieved 2024-04-15.