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Investing in climate adaptation and resiliency "makes clear and simple economic sense." 🌍💡 Catch the full recording of Mike Williams and fellow experts Natalia Moudrak, Tania Caceres, CRM, SCR, and Katie MacDonald at MaRS Discovery District Climate Impact conference, as they break down the ROI for investing in climate resiliency. https://lnkd.in/g8wm9YHB

⌛ Last chance to register! Find out why 5 leading sustainability experts believe climate resiliency will define commercial real estate in 2025. 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 ⏰Time: 12 PM (EST) ➡️ Secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/gY9_bsHD Monika Serrano, Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, Nada Sutic, Mike Williams, Hamoda Youssef

“Your net-zero building will burn down just as quickly as your non-net-zero one.” Someone had to say it—and thankfully, Tania Caceres, CRM, SCR did. While decarbonization and sustainability are crucial, we can’t afford to overlook the importance of climate resiliency. A big thank you to MaRS Discovery District’s Climate Impact Conference for shifting the conversation and highlighting the critical role of climate tech solutions for adaptation. Two days with incredible leaders, investors, and innovators, speaking honestly about what needs to happen today. (Including this insightful panel featuring Natalia Moudrak, Katie MacDonald, Mike Williams and Tania Caceres, CRM, SCR .) #MaRSClimateImpact

What will define commercial real estate in 2025? Climate Resiliency. 🌵 From boosting operational and financial performance to meeting evolving standards and Green Building certifications, the ability to manage—and measure—climate risk and resiliency is no longer optional. 💡 Don't miss this essential webinar: Join five sustainability leaders driving the conversation in commercial real estate. Wednesday, December 11, 2024: 12pm EST ➡️ Register now to be prepared in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gY9_bsHD Monika Serrano Mike Williams Hamoda Youssef Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow Nada Sutic

Two days focused on climate adaptation and resilience solutions? Count us in! 🌎 Once again, the team at MaRS Discovery District has outdone themselves with a stellar line up of tech and finance leaders on the frontlines of climate action. 🙌 (Including this ⬇️ not-to-be-missed session with Katie MacDonald, Natalia Moudrak, Tania Caceres, CRM, SCR and Mike Williams.) There's still time to register in person or virtually: https://lnkd.in/gDWgX_p9 #MaRSClimateImpact

We are proud to be a technology partner with U.S. Green Building Council, empowering real estate organizations to meet portfolio-wide climate risk and resiliency goals. Read more about ClimateFirst's integration with PERFORM here: https://lnkd.in/gkU6YeaC

The first two days at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo have been action packed for ClimateFirst's Hamoda Youssef and Mike Williams as they joined panels and discussions about green building certifications and sustainable finance, climate risk and building performance at scale. If you haven't connected with them yet, catch Mike and Hamoda at the U.S. Green Building Council's booth #100 on Thursday, November 14, from 10:30-11:30am. Ask about ClimateFirst's technology partnership with USGBC enabling its members to screen for physical climate risks across portfolios. https://lnkd.in/gkU6YeaC

At Greenbuild International Conference & Expo today, I delivered my presentation discussing how can green building #certifications stay relevant in the age of #sustainable_financing. Great discussions and questions. Overall you can feel a sense of #agency among the audience to deliver sustainability at #scale with a rapid pace. Lots to unpack and reflect over the coming days

I'm heading to Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia today, joining the Climate Resiliency stream. Why? Because climate-related extreme weather events have cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the past decade—a financial impact on par with the 2008 global crisis. Clearly, this isn’t about "Climate Change" as a distant concept; it’s about managing the climate realities we face today. I’m eager to see how my views align with those of other leaders, but here’s what I believe we need to focus on: 1. Prioritize scale over perfection. 2. Accelerate the pace of action. 3. Accept that we may make some missteps, but move forward confidently, knowing checks and balances are in place. SPEED & SCALE — let's go! See you soon: Hamoda Youssef, Jeff Benavides, Emily Heppard, Nada Sutic, Kris Kolenc, Ben Welch, Liam Connell, Jonathan Flaherty, Elaine Aye, Richard Manning, AIA

Heading to Greenbuild International Conference & Expo next week? ClimateFirst's Mike Williams and Hamoda Youssef are participating in several U.S. Green Building Council events and would love to connect. Tuesday, November 12 🏢 Find Mike presenting at the New User Training for Portfolio Performance workshop (8am - 12pm) 🌿 Find Hamoda presenting at Green Buildings Certification and Sustainable Financing: What is needed? (11am-12pm) Wednesday, November 13 💡 Register here https://lnkd.in/emzX4QJN to join Mike and Hamoda at the USGBC Hospitality Sector Roundtable discussion (8-9am). Thursday, November 14 🤝 Meet Mike and Hamoda in person at the USGBC's booth #100 from 10:30-11:30am. Or 👋 DM Mike or Hamoda directly to connect. #Greenbuild 2024