Embodied Carbon Masterclass

Embodied carbon represents a significant proportion of whole-life building emissions, and is set to climb dramatically by 2050. Eliminating embodied carbon from the supply chain is critical, but the pathways to achieve this are complex, requiring new design thinking, innovative technology, and strong industry collaboration. How can we work together to overcome barriers and accelerate change to remove embodied carbon from the built environment and drive towards a net-zero future?

In this masterclass our speakers will help you understand the scale and importance of focusing on embodied carbon, examine drivers and barriers for reducing it, and explore practical examples of how to reduce this through materials selection, building design and project management.

A combination of expert panels, practical case studies, and interactive discussion groups will allow you to take a deep dive into this crucial and intensifying topic.

Join your peers to share experiences, discuss challenges and get your burning questions answered, as we examine how to eliminate embodied carbon from the built environment.

• Learn how to measure embodied carbon, what methodologies and tools are available, and what data to collect
• Discover new innovations in low carbon materials and what manufacturers are doing to further reduce embodied carbon
• Examine availability and supply of reduced carbon materials and how to make smarter choice when selecting materials for projects
• Discuss when to engage and invest in different parts of the supply chain to ensure optimal decarbonised design
• Hear about experiences and lessons learned from managing low embodied carbon projects

** please note that this masterclass will not cover the fundamentals of embodied carbon. Attendees who are new to the topic should attend “Embodied Carbon:101” as a prerequisite.

Speakers:

• Nicole Sullivan, Head of Impact and Strategy (Australia), thinkstep-anz
• Laura Guccione, Senior Technical Advisor - Sustainability, BlueScope
• Jaslyn Brown, Sustainability Engineer, Built
• Katherine Featherstone, Senior Manager - Products & Materials, Green Building Council Australia
• Harriet Smith, Program Lead - Responsible Products, Green Building Council Australia

With thanks to our Climate Positive partners

Speakers

Laura Guccione - BlueScope

Senior Technical Advisor - Sustainability

About Laura

Laura is responsible for the development and maintenance of BlueScope’s sustainability credentials for its Australian products, with a focus on continuous improvement and anticipating new sustainable solutions. Prior to joining BlueScope, Laura worked in sustainability consulting and as a Project Manager for the UN Environment Programme in Paris, applying her expertise in Life Cycle Assessment, environmental labelling and resource efficiency.

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Jaslyn Brown - Built Pty Ltd

Sustainability Engineer

About Jaslyn

Jaslyn is a sustainability professional passionate about the design and construction of innovative, green buildings and spaces that enhance occupant health and wellbeing. She completed a Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) at UNSW and started at Built as a cadet in 2018. Jaslyn has worked in numerous roles and projects at Built over the past four years, starting on the Tiffany and Co. Flagship store in Sydney and a number of Westpac and St. George bank fitouts.

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Katherine Featherstone - Green Building Council of Australia

Senior Manager Products & Materials

About Katherine

Senior Manager Products & Materials

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Harriet Smith - Green Building Council of Australia

Responsible Products - Program Lead

About Harriet

As the Responsible Products Program Lead, Harriet is across the delivery of the Responsible Products Guidelines for Initiatives, the Responsible Products Calculator and Database, as well as a the GBCA contact for Product Manufacturers and Product Certification Initiatives who are looking to receive recognition.

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Nicole Sullivan - thinkstep Pty Ltd

Impact Director

About Nicole

Nicole is thinkstep-anz’s Head of Strategy and Impact Australia, supporting a wide range of companies to evolve their sustainability strategy, improve their impacts, and effectively communicate with the market. She is passionate about understanding the unique context of each business and working alongside them so that they can succeed sustainably. Her deep experience with LCA, EPDs, the building products industry, and green buildings bring practical and pragmatic insight to her holistic focus.

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