As global warming and carbon emissions continue to be a pressing issue, it is crucial for all industries to take action to reduce their carbon footprint. Many countries are introducing new legislation that financially penalizes buildings that do not meet carbon reduction targets. To comply with these targets, organizations are implementing strategies to minimize their carbon footprint through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and supply chain management. This session challenges the A/E/C industry to think creatively to design carbon-conscious facilities without compromising quality, user comfort, and infrastructure resiliency. The speaker will provide an overview of states that have declared greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation strategies or action plans and differentiate between strategies for new and existing facilities. Additionally, the session will discuss innovative design strategies that correlate design decisions to a building’s carbon footprint. Attendees will learn about various benchmarking and design tools available to assist in making informed design decisions. These tools can evaluate the carbon, energy, and cost impact of each design option, ensuring that appropriate systems, or combination of systems, are selected. By the end of the session, participants will have a better understanding of how to design carbon-conscious facilities and reduce carbon emissions while still meeting the necessary requirements for quality, user comfort, and infrastructure resiliency.