GBRI ESG Workshop : New York City
Integrating ESG, Occupant Wellness, and Safety in Building Practices
What is the ESG Workshop about?
GBRI’s 1-day interactive ESG Workshop is designed for students and professionals ready to deepen their understanding of ESG. This hands-on workshop builds upon the knowledge gained in our Climate Change workshop and equips participants with the knowledge and skills to integrate ESG principles, occupant wellness strategies, safety practices, and green building standards into their projects. By attending both workshops, participants will gain a holistic understanding of how ESG principles intersect with climate change, occupant well-being, safety, and green buildings in the built environment.
Throughout this training, participants will delve deeper into ESG frameworks and standards, explore critical aspects of health and safety, and learn how to implement robust safety practices while integrating green building principles aligned with LEED. The program emphasizes the importance of creating sustainable, healthy, safe, and environmentally responsible building environments that prioritize the well-being of occupants while aligning with ESG and green building objectives.
By attending both the Climate Change Workshop and the ESG Workshop, participants will benefit from a comprehensive learning experience that bridges the gap between climate action and sustainable building practices. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a certified ESG professional, equipped to navigate the intersections of sustainability, occupant well-being, safety, and green buildings in the built environment.”
Date – Aug 18th 2023 | Midtown Manhattan, NY | 8 Hours with a 45 minute break for lunch.
Workshop Outline
- Introduction to ESG, definition and significance of ESG, why ESG matters for businesses, benefits of integrating ESG into corporate strategies, the importance of integrating ESG, occupant wellness, safety, and green building in the built environment.
- Environmental Dimension of ESG - Understanding environmental sustainability, Key environmental issues and challenges, Strategies for mitigating environmental impact, Green Buildings as a Solution & LEED framework, Case studies of successful environmental initiatives
- Social Dimension of ESG (1 hour) - Overview of social sustainability, Employee well-being and diversity, Understanding & integrating Occupant Wellness into Building Design and Operation, WELL rating system, Community engagement and impact, Human rights and labor practices, Safety Practices for Healthy Building Environments, OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH, Case studies highlighting social responsibility
- Governance Dimension of ESG - importance of strong corporate governance, Ethics and integrity in business operations, Board composition and effectiveness, Transparency and accountability, Case studies illustrating good governance practices.
- Tools and Resources for ESG Management - ESG frameworks and standards GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, UNGC, Navigating Regulations, Certifications, and Incentives, ESG data and metrics.
- ESG and Sustainable Business Growth - Link between ESG and financial performance, Leveraging ESG for competitive advantage
- Integrating & Implementing ESG - Embedding ESG in organizational culture, Setting ESG goals and targets, ESG reporting and disclosure, Engaging stakeholders and investors, Integrating ESG considerations into decision-making processes, Developing an ESG action plan, Engaging employees in ESG practices, Identifying and measuring ESG metrics, Managing ESG risks and opportunities, Monitoring and evaluating ESG performance
- Case Studies and Best Practices
Will the workshop fulfill credential maintenance for AIA, LEED and WELL professionals?
Absolutely! By attending this workshop, participants will also earn 8 Continuing Education (CE) hours towards the credential maintenance of their LEED, AIA, or WELL credentials, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and staying up-to-date with industry standards. This workshop is strategically scheduled for a Friday, allowing out-of-state and international participants to attend our Thursday workshop on Climate Change if they choose, thereby earning an additional 8 CE hours towards their LEED, AIA, or WELL credential maintenance. Participants of both workshops will also receive complimentary 1 year access to GBRI’s library of self-paced courses and articles including LEED and WELL specific courses specifically designed to fulfill LEED and WELL specific CE requirements ($249 value). This means that by attending GBRI’s sustainability workshops, participants can conveniently fulfill all their CE hour requirements in one place, saving time and effort in searching for individual courses.
Join us for the GBRI Certified ESG Professional Training and become a leader in creating sustainable, healthy, safe, and green buildings that prioritize ESG, occupant wellness, safety, and environmental responsibility. Gain the expertise to drive positive change in the built environment, align with LEED principles, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Instructor Profiles
Jeslin Varghese
Paulina Marinkovic
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Workshop Tuition
Climate Change Workshop
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Live workshop and 1 year on-demand access to GBRI CE Library
Combined Workshops
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Live workshop and 1 year on-demand access to GBRI CE Library
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