Marta Versprille
Username
Marta Versprille
Proposer First Name
Marta
Proposer Email
mversprille@consigli.com
Proposer Last Name
Versprille
Proposer Company/Organization
Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Proposer Phone
(774) 737-3351
Proposer Job Title
Regional Marketing Coordinator
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposed Session Description
Approaching decarbonization projects as an integrated and collaborative team is essential when addressing the complex challenges of reaching carbon neutrality. From planning to implementation, everyone must be asking the same questions: Where do we start? How do we plan and execute decarbonization efforts on an occupied building or campus? Where are we sourcing the capital, and how does that tie into future sustainability goals and resiliency on campus?
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Williams College is dedicated to eliminating harmful bias and discrimination, closing opportunity gaps and advancing critical conversations and initiatives that promote inclusion, equity and social justice. In this session, we will communicate the challenges associated with all decarbonization projects and how to address them in relation to environmental justice. Understanding costs and how to properly finance these projects will help other groups and institutions plan for similar projects focused on sustainability.
Learning Objectives
Understand the importance of decarbonization in higher education and the role that collaboration plays in achieving progressive carbon neutrality goals.
Learn about different pathways to decarbonization and the challenges and opportunities associated with each approach.
Understand the key drivers and barriers to implementing a collaborative approach to decarbonization in higher education and learn strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
Identify specific actions that institutions of higher education can take to accelerate the decarbonization of their operations.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Collaborative problem-solving session
Session Format Details
One 30-minute conversation with panelists followed by Q&A.
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Reviewer 1
Tilton, Clay
Proposal #
169
Committee Decision
Rejected
Presenters
Full Description
Discussions surrounding the challenges associated with implementing decarbonization projects is critical to achieving sustainability goals. Early collaboration ensures that the road map to decarbonization is developed with a clear understanding of the implementation process and a holistic approach that accounts for the broader context. It is critical that project teams ensure the owner understands the impact and the realistic costs to expect early in these stages.