Max is a seasoned sustainability advocate professional with over 30 years of experience in the built environment industry, specializing in glass and façade. With more than a decade of management experience in a public listed company and MNC, Max has honed his skills in the South-East Asia region with a top-tier German façade specialist.

Max’s qualifications include a Master of Business and Industrial Marketing from Western Sydney University, accreditation as a USGBC LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, and a registered Façade Inspector (FI) with IES/ACES. He also completed an Advanced Certificate program in Integrating Sustainability for a Future-Ready Business by SMU Academy.

With such a wealth of experience and credentials, Max is a valuable asset to any team looking to integrate sustainability into their business practices.

Carolina Wernicke is an architect and sustainability consultant who collaborates independently with a leading design and construction firm in LATAM. She specializes in assisting clients in achieving international certifications, enabling them to align with their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. Carolina’s work focuses on sustainability, promoting the well-being of building occupants, and enhancing corporate reputation and practices.
Leveraging her expertise, Carolina has adeptly applied her LEED AP and WELL AP certifications. Since 2019, she has actively participated in projects spanning LATAM, overseeing the implementation of requisite measures to meet these certification criteria while upholding her clients’ commitments.
Carolina obtained her architectural degree from the Faculty of Architecture, Planning, and Design at Argentina’s National University in Rosario (UNR). With an extensive background in commercial and hospitality design and construction, she continues to make significant contributions to the industry.

I Xavier Varghese moved to Calgary, Canada and launched my own start-up SX Energy Efficiency Solutions Inc. (www.sxenergyefficiencysolutions.ca) an Energy Services Company (ESCO), having certified knowledge and experience in the Lighting and Energy industry for over 25 years. Our Vision – Create sustainable and affordable clean energy for everyone and increase occupant comfort through Energy Efficient Lighting Solutions . I previously worked for Signify/Philips Lighting in Middle East. I am a certified PMP and Energy professional by AEE. I recently completed my MBA from UCW, Vancouver and became an entrepreneur after graduating from Founders Institute, Western Canada in Summer 2022.

Indeed excited to work with GBRI to create awareness globally (specifically in Western Canada) through education sector (universities) and energy and professional associations like AEEA, AEE, PMI, OACETT, IES and others.

Professional with 14 years of experience in consultancy, research, education, and construction. I have proven expertise in construction, sustainability, resource efficiency, life cycle assessment, green building design, waste management, material testing and characterization, optimization techniques, and project management. I am a recognized “Construction Product Life Cycle Assessment Specialist” and CII-Certified Professional in Resource Efficiency and Environment Sustainability. I am ASSOCHAM Green and Eco-friendly Movement Certified Professional (GEM CP) and member of Indian Green building Council (IGBC). I am International Youth Conference (IYC) ambassador, a sustainability Ambassador, and a green building Ambassador. I am associated with some international and national organisations, i.e., Commission Member-International Union for conservation of Nature (IUCN), Researcher and Member-Global Sustainability Future Network (GSFN), Member-RECLAIM, Member-SPSC, Member- Climate Practisers Inida Network (CPIN), Member- Institute of Engineers India, Ltd. (IEI), AM-ASCE, Sr. Member-RELIM. I have conducted 6-international and national trainings in sustainability and related topics, and completed more than 30 professional courses/certifications/training from reputed institutes, i.e., Harward, MIT, Oxford, Columbia University, IITs, and NITs through online and offline mode.
Recently from January 2023, We have started an entrepreneurial journey with “SustainAble Solutions” with the aim of spreading awareness about sustainability and decarbonising the construction industry. The services such as research, sustainable building material development, circularity in built environment, waste management, life cycle assessment, material testing and optimisation are being offered

LEED®Fellow / AP ID+C, BD+C · WELL ™ AP / Faculty / Advisor · USGBC Faculty · EDGE Expert / Auditor · TRUE™ Advisor · PMP® · GREEEN ADP+AA · ARCHITECT

Alvin is a pioneering green building professional in the Philippines. His career has supported several project owners, designers, contractors and suppliers in achieving building sustainability certification, pushing industry transformational outcome and mentoring aspirants to the profession.

Alvin has acquired more than 25 years of experience in architectural and interior design, corporate real estate, construction, property and facilities management. He has advanced his career as an independent practitioner and a team player in multinational companies.

Alvin is actively involved in sustainable buildings and climate mitigation causes. He is a licensed Architect and holds international licenses as Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, WELL AP, EDGE Expert and Auditor, TRUE Advisor and GREEEN Assessor and Audito. He is a Professor of Architecture at local university and is a licensed faculty of the USGBC and IWBI.

In 2022, Alvin was elevated as LEED Fellow of the USGBC- a first for South East Asia.