What will it take to move net zero from an ambitious goal to the way we actually design and operate our buildings?

Drew Shula is the founder and CEO of Verdical Group, a sustainability consulting firm focused on decarbonizing the built environment. Since founding the company in 2012, Drew has worked to advance greener buildings through engineering services, green building certifications, sustainability strategy and net-zero consulting. He is also the founder of the Net Zero Conference, one of the world’s largest events dedicated to building a net-zero future.

In this episode, Drew breaks down what net zero means and why buildings are such an important part of the climate conversation. He and Lexy discuss the work involved in making buildings more sustainable, how organizations can turn environmental goals into practical action and the role green building certifications can play in that process. Drew also shares the story behind the Net Zero Conference and why education, new ideas and collaboration are essential to accelerating climate progress.

Whether you already work in sustainability or are simply curious about how the places where we live and work can become part of the solution, this conversation offers a practical look at the path toward a lower-carbon future.

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