ESG Professional Series – Session 6: E/S/G Governance Concepts

Take part in USGBC-LA’s newly launched ESG training in partnership with the Los Angeles Sustainability Executives Roundtable (LASER). This series provides the practical knowledge needed for today’s professionals to integrate ESG into their day-to-day work effectively.

Foundational ESG Curriculum Series

This 6-part training series is intended to support those developing ESG strategies and impactful initiatives. The 90-minute session (6 of 6) led by ESG Specialists Sara Hickman and George Lu, representing both the building and B2B sectors from an ownership perspective will focus on ESG Market Drivers, and allow room for discussion.

Session 6: E/S/G Governance Concepts

Understanding what are the new and existing components of corporate governance to facilitate a strong and sustainable ESG program that drives action for the E, S, and overall long-term business.

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Meet the Presenters

Sara Hickman, ESG Director, Leading Edge

Sara leads the team’s business strategy, operations, new construction consulting arm and ESG strategic services. With a background in architectural design and sustainability in existing assets, she speaks both languages, supporting a holistic, full scope approach. She is passionate about ESG education, leading the team internally to fully integrated strategies through a real-world applications, making the necessary connection between corporate initiatives and asset level impact.

Sara holds a Degree in Architecture and proudly serves on the USGBC-Los Angeles Chapter’s Board of Directors.

George Lu, Associate Director, ESG Technical Services, ADEC ESG

George manages ADEC ESG Solutions’ technical teams, bringing together experts from around the world to guide our clients through their ESG journey to help them operate more sustainably. With more than 17 years of experience working with clients on air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG), environmental planning, and corporate ESG strategy development, George works with clients across all industries and sizes on data management improvements, ESG reporting, and corporate sustainability strategy.

Important Details

All participants will gain access to the training slide deck 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.

Participants are welcome to purchase any of the following individual sessions of the 6-part ESG Professional Series:

• 9/19/22 – Session 1: ESG Foundations
• 9/26/22 – Session 2: ESG Market Drivers
• 10/3/22 – Session 3: ESG Toolkit
• 10/17/22 – Session 4: E/S/G Environmental Concepts
• 11/7/22 – Session 5: E/S/G Social Concepts
• 11/21/22 – Session 6: E/S/G Governance Concepts

Discount pricing is available for all verified USGBC-LA Members (25%) and students (50%). Students, please email makeeta@usgbc-la.org from your school email address to receive your discount code, prior to the purchase of your ticket.

For more details on the 6-part series click here to download the ESG Professional Brochure.

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