Future-Ready: Embodied Carbon Solutions for the Carolinas
Timberlab
1610 Old Grove Rd A
Piedmont, South Carolina
Thursday, August 20, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Embodied carbon from construction materials and processes accounts for about 6% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions annually—roughly 370 million metric tons of CO₂e (USGBC & RMI). By reducing these embodied carbon emissions, we can help curb the effects of climate change, increase market value, and meet ESG commitments.
LEED v5 strengthens requirements for whole-building life-cycle assessment, material transparency, and low-carbon procurement strategies, making embodied carbon reduction a key deliverable. Join USGBC Carolinas for a Transformation Forum exploring practical tools, resources and strategies to cut emissions and position your portfolio for an ultra-low-carbon future.
GBCI Continuing Education Hours:
2 Hours
AIA Hours:
2 LU
What to Expect
Leading Edge Education
Earn CE credit and learn from exclusive content
Peer-to-Peer Engagement
Network with our ever-growing green building audience
Scalable Solutions
Real-world case studies and GBCI tools in action
Speakers
See the full agenda with speakers, descriptions and continuing education information.
Melissa Keeney, LEED Green Associate, TRUE Advisor
Danny Adams, Legacy LEED AP, AIA
Andrew Ratzke, LEED Green Associate, LFA
Lisa Phocas, LEEP AP BD&C, Fitwel Ambassador, WELL AP
Rowan Parris, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, LFA
Lana Crouse
Agenda at a Glance
- 8:30 AMRegistration and Networking
- 9:00 AMTour of TimberLab
- 9:45 AMWelcome & Introductions
- 10:00 AMLEED v5: Decarbonization
- 10:15 AMPanel: Embodied Carbon Solutions for the Carolinas
- 11:30 AMClosing Remarks
- 11:45 AMNetworking Reception
- 12:30 PMAdjourn
Special student and emerging professional rates available.
Sponsorship
Reach an engaged audience of green building professionals by signing on as a sponsor.
Benefits vary by level and can include speaking opportunities, exclusive branding and more.
Contact mkeeney@usgbc.org with questions.
Thank you to our sponsor
Thank you to our partner
Thank you to our host
About USGBC's Transformation Forums
USGBC’s Transformation Forums convene industry leaders, practitioners, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action. Check out our calendar on usgbc.org to see our upcoming forums nationwide.