By Jeff Terry and Jennifer Keegan for GAF Companies, organizations, and firms working in the building, construction, and design space have a unique opportunity and responsibility. Collectively, we are contributing to nearly 40% of energy-related carbon emissions worldwide. While the goals, commitments, pledges, and promises around these challenges are a step in the right direction, no one entity alone will make major improvements to this daunting issue.
We need to come together, demonstrate courageous change leadership, and take collective approaches to address the built environment’s impacts on climate. Collectively, ...