Decarbonizing buildings—addressing operational, embodied, refrigerant, and transportation emissions—is critical to meeting climate goals. The built environment is responsible for over 40% of global carbon emissions and nearly one-third in the U.S. 

LEED v5 raises the bar with stronger requirements for energy performance, whole-building life-cycle assessment, and low-carbon materials, helping projects align with market expectations and regulatory trends. Join USGBC Colorado for a Transformation Forum exploring practical tools, resources and strategies to cut emissions, boost market value, and position your portfolio for an ultra-low-carbon future. 

What does it actually look like to build sustainably in one of the world's most iconic mountain destinations, and does it pencil out? 

This forum brings together developers, ski industry leaders, and local government to explore how sustainable development can go from aspiration to standard practice. Hear from East West Partners, the developer behind the Aspen Snowmass Base Village, on the real-world ROI of better building practices and LEED certification; learn how Aspen Ski Company is integrating sustainability into both the built environment and mountain operations, and get a county-level perspective on policy and environmental stewardship. 

Following panel discussions, we'll visit the Snowmass Base Village, highlighting a few projects that put these principles into practice. 

Whether you're a developer, planner, municipal leader, or sustainability professional, this event will offer connections, takeaways, and inspiration to guide more responsible growth and development.