# \#policy **URL:** https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/tag/policy/43.md [Latest](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/tags.md) --- ## [Adaptive Reuse Case Studies! PDX CLF Monthly Meeting](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/adaptive-reuse-case-studies-pdx-clf-monthly-meeting/9305)
**Author:** [@JTempleton1](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/JTempleton1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/adaptive-reuse-case-studies-pdx-clf-monthly-meeting/9305 "2026-04-09T20:07:46Z")
PDX CLF is hosting their next meeting on Weds 4/15 noon - 1pm and will have two presentations focused on adaptive reuse policy and carbon analysis: Hillary Adam, Senior Planner at Bureau of Planning and Sustainability… --- ## [Meeting Recording: Jan 2026 : Embodied Carbon Policy in Washington’s Building Code with Kathleen Petrie and Kjell Anderson](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-jan-2026-embodied-carbon-policy-in-washington-s-building-code-with-kathleen-petrie-and-kjell-anderson/9267)
**Author:** [@Yamini\_Bhatt](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Yamini_Bhatt)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/meeting-recording-jan-2026-embodied-carbon-policy-in-washington-s-building-code-with-kathleen-petrie-and-kjell-anderson/9267 "2026-02-08T01:23:49Z")
Link : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDbGF6y67Tj21PeDqNGbRb6\_Jxsmf1GBf&si=Twh2l6mig4SxouFA --- ## [Help CARB design data collection!](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/help-carb-design-data-collection/8453)
**Author:** [@jordan.palmeri](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/jordan.palmeri)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/help-carb-design-data-collection/8453 "2024-12-19T15:57:57Z")
CARB is looking for feedback on how best to collect embodied carbon data from manufacturers and project-level data (quantities, cost, embodied carbon) from project teams. Take these surveys to help CARB design reporting… --- ## [Join us at the Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference on December 6th](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/join-us-at-the-carbon-friendly-forestry-conference-on-december-6th/8386)
**Author:** [@rachel.baker](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/rachel.baker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/join-us-at-the-carbon-friendly-forestry-conference-on-december-6th/8386 "2024-11-20T02:48:01Z")
Washington Conservation Action is holding our 8th annual Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference at Cedarbrook Lodge in Seatac. We’ll be back in person for the first time since pre-COVID, and are looking forward to a great d… --- ## [Determining the Denominator](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/determining-the-denominator/8187)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Alvarez\_Doran](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Kelly_Alvarez_Doran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/determining-the-denominator/8187 "2024-09-13T10:56:53Z")
Writing to share a study Ha/f recently put together for the City of Toronto looking at the relative impacts of using Gross Floor Area (GFA) or Constructed Floor Area (CFA) as the denominator in embodied carbon targets. … --- ## [ACI 323 Webinar: The 1st Code on Low Carbon Concrete](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/aci-323-webinar-the-1st-code-on-low-carbon-concrete/8133)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/aci-323-webinar-the-1st-code-on-low-carbon-concrete/8133 "2024-08-30T00:02:50Z")
Exciting Announcement :mega: Dr. Matthew Adams from the New Jersey Institute of Technology is the next featured speaker for Climate Earth’s Leadership in Low Carbon Concrete Webinar Series! As the chair of the ACI 323 c… --- ## [2025 AIA LA 1.5’ Symposium: CALL FOR PROPOSALS](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/2025-aia-la-1-5-symposium-call-for-proposals/8152)
**Author:** [@ccastor21](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ccastor21)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/2025-aia-la-1-5-symposium-call-for-proposals/8152 "2024-08-23T23:02:37Z")
2025 AIA LA 1.5’ Symposium: 55 Years of Earth Day: Where Do We Stand? On Friday April 18th, 2025, we are excited to host the 8th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change in Los Angeles, CA. This year’s symposium, organi… --- ## [Public Comment on EPA Carbon Label draft PCR Criteria](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-on-epa-carbon-label-draft-pcr-criteria/7686)
**Author:** [@macri.daniel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/macri.daniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-on-epa-carbon-label-draft-pcr-criteria/7686 "2024-03-20T16:46:44Z")
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released draft criteria for Product Category Rules (PCRs) in support of a new label for more climate-friendly construction materials and products as part of the $100 … --- ## [Advocacy Opportunity- 2021 Seattle Building Code Embodied Carbon Proposals (Looking for Supporters)](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/advocacy-opportunity-2021-seattle-building-code-embodied-carbon-proposals-looking-for-supporters/6413)
**Author:** [@JTempleton](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/JTempleton)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/advocacy-opportunity-2021-seattle-building-code-embodied-carbon-proposals-looking-for-supporters/6413 "2024-02-26T20:44:19Z")
Hey all! We’re seeking support for two 2021 Seattle Building Code proposals that address embodied carbon in concrete and steel. Seattle’s Construction Codes Advisory Board (CCAB) is considering the code proposals, atta… --- ## [Job Opportunity: LCA Commons and embodied carbon modeling at US EPA](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/job-opportunity-lca-commons-and-embodied-carbon-modeling-at-us-epa/7485)
**Author:** [@macri.daniel](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/macri.daniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 4:30pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/job-opportunity-lca-commons-and-embodied-carbon-modeling-at-us-epa/7485 "2024-01-05T16:30:45Z")
Want to apply your skills to build models that will make estimates of embodied carbon in construction materials more robust? Then help lead the development of background data that will be shared on the Federal LCA Common… --- ## [EPD Verification](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/epd-verification/7389)
**Author:** [@Sforson14](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Sforson14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/epd-verification/7389 "2023-11-21T14:38:17Z")
Hi all, We are excited to announce that ViridisPride, a dedicated advocate for sustainability and environmental responsibility, is open for collaboration on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarat… --- ## [Webinar - The City of Vancouver's Embodied Carbon Guidelines](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/webinar-the-city-of-vancouvers-embodied-carbon-guidelines/7371)
**Author:** [@anthony.pak](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/anthony.pak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/webinar-the-city-of-vancouvers-embodied-carbon-guidelines/7371 "2023-11-17T20:42:26Z")
Want to learn more about the City of Vancouver’s new Embodied Carbon policy requirements, guidelines, and submission template? Join @zahra.teshnizi and I on Nov. 29th, 12:00-1:30pm PST as we present an overview of all o… --- ## [Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference: climate-smart wood supply chains](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carbon-friendly-forestry-conference-climate-smart-wood-supply-chains/7289)
**Author:** [@rachel.baker](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/rachel.baker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carbon-friendly-forestry-conference-climate-smart-wood-supply-chains/7289 "2023-10-24T00:12:59Z")
You’re invited to join us for Washington Conservation Action’s (formerly Washington Environmental Council) 7th annual Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference, starting next Wednesday, November 1st! The conference seeks to p… --- ## [New Embodied Carbon Positions at CARB!](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-embodied-carbon-positions-at-carb/7155)
**Author:** [@mlewis](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/mlewis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/new-embodied-carbon-positions-at-carb/7155 "2023-09-15T17:43:51Z")
Spread the word! CARB is hiring for the team that will be helping implement AB 2446 / the embodied carbon program in California. These will be really important positions for implementing embodied carbon policies in Calif… --- ## [Sourcing Instant, Reliable, Bid-Ready EPDs is Easy with Climate Earth | EPDs Made Easy](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/sourcing-instant-reliable-bid-ready-epds-is-easy-with-climate-earth-epds-made-easy/6969)
**Author:** [@climateearth](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/climateearth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/sourcing-instant-reliable-bid-ready-epds-is-easy-with-climate-earth-epds-made-easy/6969 "2023-07-19T18:20:30Z")
Need #EPDs? With the demand for #lowcarbonconcrete increasing, as a result of more and more legislation on federal, state and regional levels being enacted, #concreteproducers can take advantage of tax breaks and the opp… --- ## [Climate works networking](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/climate-works-networking/6913)
**Author:** [@Lissa](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Lissa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 8:52am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/climate-works-networking/6913 "2023-06-27T08:52:45Z")
I wanted to use my work as a structural engineer to help my community by learning more about the challenges we face. However, as a practicing structural engineer, I didn’t want my expertise to stop with design software a… --- ## [University of Toronto Ha/f Studio](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/university-of-toronto-ha-f-studio/6670)
**Author:** [@kdoran](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/kdoran)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2023, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/university-of-toronto-ha-f-studio/6670 "2023-05-01T15:29:02Z")
To fellow educators in the forum just wanted to share a link to the article in this months’ Architect Magazine about the Ha/f Studio and would love to share the syllabus to anyone interested. We’re three years in and ad… --- ## [Phase 1: Questionnaire Survey - LCA Challenges and Data Quality Assurance Indicators](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/phase-1-questionnaire-survey-lca-challenges-and-data-quality-assurance-indicators/6541)
**Author:** [@dollahills](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/dollahills)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/phase-1-questionnaire-survey-lca-challenges-and-data-quality-assurance-indicators/6541 "2023-03-16T02:06:59Z")
Dear Sir / Ma, My name is Oludolapo Ibrahim Olanrewaju, and I am a Doctoral student at the Wellington School of Architecture at Victoria University of Wellington. I am currently working towards my dissertation entitled … --- ## [Hiring embodied carbon expert + PM](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/hiring-embodied-carbon-expert-pm/6499)
**Author:** [@ryanzizzo](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ryanzizzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/hiring-embodied-carbon-expert-pm/6499 "2023-03-03T15:21:06Z")
Hello, Mantle Developments - a climate-smart consulting firm based in Toronto and Vancouver - is hiring for roles including: sustainability and climate PMs LCA and/or EPD experts Green building certification experts I… --- ## [California Assembly Bill 2446 - Carbon Intensity of Construction and Building Materials Act](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/california-assembly-bill-2446-carbon-intensity-of-construction-and-building-materials-act/5483)
**Author:** [@drewnitschke](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/drewnitschke)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 1:44am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/california-assembly-bill-2446-carbon-intensity-of-construction-and-building-materials-act/5483 "2023-02-24T01:44:01Z")
Does anyone have any information about CA AB 2446? It looks like it passed the assembly and is moving on to the senate. From what I can tell, this would be a step towards including life cycle assessment requirements in … --- ## [Opportunity: Serve on the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) Mechanical Engineer Seat](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/opportunity-serve-on-the-washington-state-building-code-council-sbcc-mechanical-engineer-seat/6406)
**Author:** [@Jkocher](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Jkocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 6:38am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/opportunity-serve-on-the-washington-state-building-code-council-sbcc-mechanical-engineer-seat/6406 "2023-02-08T06:38:14Z")
The Washington State Building Codes Council currently has an opening for the Mechanical Engineering Seat. As many off you know, this is a really important position because they make lots of decisions on the future of th… --- ## [Whole Building Embodied Carbon Intensity: include parking in area used to normalize results?](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/whole-building-embodied-carbon-intensity-include-parking-in-area-used-to-normalize-results/6313)
**Author:** [@ryanzizzo](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ryanzizzo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/whole-building-embodied-carbon-intensity-include-parking-in-area-used-to-normalize-results/6313 "2023-01-18T20:55:56Z")
Hello, I’m curious if there is policy, standards, or official guidance out there regarding normalizing whole building embodied carbon results by building area to obtain an intensity value (kg CO2e/m2 or /sq ft), and how… --- ## [City of Vancouver's Embodied Carbon Guidelines - Feedback Request and Upcoming Event](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/city-of-vancouvers-embodied-carbon-guidelines-feedback-request-and-upcoming-event/6283)
**Author:** [@anthony.pak](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/anthony.pak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/city-of-vancouvers-embodied-carbon-guidelines-feedback-request-and-upcoming-event/6283 "2023-01-05T00:30:17Z")
I’m super excited to share the latest draft of the City of Vancouver’s Embodied Carbon Guidelines, which is now available for public review and feedback. Last year the City of Vancouver announced updates to the Vancouve… --- ## [DUE JAN 15: ASHARE Addendum to 189.1 (EPDs and GWP Limits) Open for Comment](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/due-jan-15-ashare-addendum-to-189-1-epds-and-gwp-limits-open-for-comment/6282)
**Author:** [@mlewis](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/mlewis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/due-jan-15-ashare-addendum-to-189-1-epds-and-gwp-limits-open-for-comment/6282 "2023-01-03T23:03:04Z")
The public review period for ASHRAE 189.1 Proposed Addendum ak is open until JANUARY 15th. Addendum ak includes model language that includes GWP limits for a flexible set of products (the jurisdiction would decide scope… --- ## [Join us for the Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference- next week!](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/join-us-for-the-carbon-friendly-forestry-conference-next-week/6190)
**Author:** [@rachel.baker](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/rachel.baker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/join-us-for-the-carbon-friendly-forestry-conference-next-week/6190 "2022-12-02T00:51:43Z")
Please join us for Washington Environmental Council’s annual Carbon Friendly Forestry Conference December 7th and 8th! This virtual conference will feature sessions highlighting projects, analysis, and ideas at the inte… --- ## [Oregon DOT - Sustainability Engineer recruitment](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/oregon-dot-sustainability-engineer-recruitment/6058)
**Author:** [@zechariah.heck](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/zechariah.heck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/oregon-dot-sustainability-engineer-recruitment/6058 "2022-10-31T21:01:15Z")
Greetings! Oregon DOT is hiring a sustainability engineer to lead our EPD / LCA program. Check out the announcement if interested and please pass along: Statewide Sustainability Engineer. Also, feel free to reach out t… --- ## [CA Adopts Embodied Carbon law for buildings!](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/ca-adopts-embodied-carbon-law-for-buildings/5892)
**Author:** [@halhinkle](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/halhinkle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/ca-adopts-embodied-carbon-law-for-buildings/5892 "2022-09-19T20:09:52Z")
Last Friday, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2446 (AB2446) which phases in a 20% reduction by 2030 and a final 40% reduction by 2035 in embodied carbon in building materials, using a to be determined 2026 b… --- ## [Insights for Government Policy Primer - REGULATING EMBODIED EMISSIONS OF BUILDINGS](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/insights-for-government-policy-primer-regulating-embodied-emissions-of-buildings/5855)
**Author:** [@ryanzizzo](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/ryanzizzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/insights-for-government-policy-primer-regulating-embodied-emissions-of-buildings/5855 "2022-09-13T20:46:48Z")
This new Primer includes recommended policy action to regulate and reduce the embodied carbon of new construction. The recommendations are based on the first comprehensive benchmarking of whole building embodied carbon i… --- ## [Public Comment Opportunity for the Intl. Building Code](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-opportunity-for-the-intl-building-code/5750)
**Author:** [@Megan\_Kalsman](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/Megan_Kalsman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/public-comment-opportunity-for-the-intl-building-code/5750 "2022-08-16T18:45:59Z")
Writing to let you know about an upcoming opportunity to provide in person public comment regarding embodied carbon in building code. What: New Buildings Institute submitted an International Building Code (IBC) code cha… --- ## ["Carbon-Negative" and "Carbon-Positive": Standardizing their definitions](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carbon-negative-and-carbon-positive-standardizing-their-definitions/2391)
**Author:** [@mauracostello](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/u/mauracostello)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/t/carbon-negative-and-carbon-positive-standardizing-their-definitions/2391 "2022-06-20T22:48:55Z")
With Architecture 2030’s CarbonPositive approaching, my colleagues and I have been reflecting on our use of the terms “carbon-negative” and “carbon-positive”. It seems as though the international building community has … [Next page](https://community.carbonleadershipforum.org/tag/policy/43.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=policy)