Sustainability and ESG in Architecture: Emerging Trends and Considerations - STUDENT

Sustainability and ESG in Architecture: Emerging Trends and Considerations

This webinar is part of the RAIC 2022 Virtual Conference on Architecture, now available to stream!

Topics: Sustainability / Climate

Length: 1 hour | What's Included: Video, Quiz, and Certificate of Completion 

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG), and sustainability within architecture. There is increasing pressure for architectural firms to demonstrate sustainability and transparency within their operations as new voluntary standards emerge, preference for smart net-zero buildings rise, and human health and wellbeing standards, such as WELL, proliferate. As the demand for better ESG oversight grows in Canada, architectural firms are in a unique position to embed sustainability approaches into their operations – from design to development. This session will explore emerging ESG and sustainability trends that architectural firms should consider as they support their client's ESG journey. Some of the topics covered in this session will include:

•What is ESG and why is it important?
•What are some of the common ESG frameworks, and how are companies and organizations integrating ESG reporting into their business model?
•What does this all mean for the architectural firms specifically?

Learning Objectives:

By the completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe how a new practice model can increase the ability to provide a better, more inclusive staff experience by putting successful business strategies at the forefront of your practice.
• Challenge the limitations of operational software in order to ensure they best serve their studio’s needs.
• Leverage a competitive advantage by educating staff on fees, billing and operational standards
• Explain how a practice can thrive when everyone is in efficiency and operation.

Subject Matter Expert:

Jake is a Senior Associate in RSM’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Advisory Services practice. He has experience assessing organizational sustainability, developing transformational ESG strategies, and supporting change initiatives for public and private sector clients. Jake has recently worked on ESG reporting and strategy development projects in the private sector across North America, drawing on his education in Chemical Engineering, his experience working as a mechanical engineer for DIALOG, an integrated design firm, and his expertise in consulting. knowledge.