CaGBC Building Lasting Change 2022
Canadian Green Building Council (CAGBC)’s annual Building Lasting Change (BLC) conference attracts attendees from across the green building industry. BLC features sessions with leading experts and visionaries, showcasing the latest innovative approaches and practical solutions that will take us to the next level of sustainability action.
Integral Group is proud to be represented at the BLC 2022 in the following sessions:
Zero Carbon Buildings for All: The Evolution of Zero Carbon Standards and Codes
Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 11:20 AM -12:00 PM ET
Join this panel to learn about developments in municipal green building standards, regulations, and codes.
Panelists:
- Lisa Westerhoff, Integral Group [Moderator]
- Lisa King, City of Toronto
- Sean Pander, City of Vancouver
- More panelists TBA
LCA2: The Next Steps Beyond the wbLCA Guidelines
Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 2:30 -3:45 PM ET
The National Research Council of Canada recently released their Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment Guidelines (wbLCA) under the Low Carbon Assets through Life Cycle Assessment initiative (LCA)^2. The guidelines provide comprehensive instructions for the practice of LCA for buildings, enable calculations of reliable baselines, support LCA-based compliance in green building programs and policy, and assist in the development and use of wbLCA software. This session will explore the potential to implement the next steps beyond the guidelines to accelerate low carbon efforts across the built environment.
Panelists:
- Rob Cooney, National Research Council of Canada [Moderator]
- Ryan Zizzo, Mantle Developments
- Louise Hamot, Integral Group
- Fin McDonald, Canada Green Building Council
- More panelists TBA
Gala Dinner + Celebration | CAGBC Awards
Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 7:00 PM ET
Always one of the most popular events at Building Lasting Change, this year the Gala Dinner is a celebration of twenty years of green building accomplishments and recognition of our 2022 Leadership and Green Building Award winners. Join Master of Ceremonies and Integral Group Chair + Founder Kevin Hydes and a selection of special guests for a fun-filled retrospective on the impact of green building in Canada.
Diversity in Green Symposium + Breakfast: Making Room for Diverse Voices
Friday, June 3, 2022 | 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM ET
As the green building sector undertakes urgent action to secure a Zero Carbon future, bringing diverse experiences to the table has never been more critical. Join moderator Sarain Fox, who returns again to Building Lasting Change, and panelists drawn from across the building sector who will share their experiences, the need for heightened inclusivity awareness, and practical strategies to embrace diverse communities and empower their voices in the workplace.
Panelists:
- Sarain Fox, Cultural Inclusivity Advocate [Moderator]
- Rachel Lieberman, Integral Group
- Natasha Soobramanie, BentallGreenOak
- More panelists TBA
Closing Plenary + Remarks
Friday, June 3, 2022 | 1:15 – 2:30 PM ET
In this session, a panel of leading global experts closes out the conference with an interactive discussion about innovative Zero Carbon initiatives from around the world and will provide food for thought about implications for Canada in the next critical decade.
Panelists:
- Mark Hutchinson, Canada Green Building Council [Moderator]
- Jeff Oatman, Green Building Council of Australia
- Louise Hamot, Integral Group
- Lisa Brylowski, Brookfield Asset Management
Speaker: Lisa Westerhoff, Louise Hamot, Kevin Hydes, Rachel Lieberman