Carbon in the Built Environment Community of Practice #3

Event Overview

The Carbon in the Built Environment Community of Practice (CoP) brings together professionals from across the built environment sector to share knowledge, explore emerging best practices, and address the challenges associated with reducing life-cycle carbon emissions.

We are delighted to invite IGBC members to the third Carbon CoP meeting of 2026, which will focus on innovative approaches to reducing life-cycle carbon emissions from around the world.

Through a series of international case studies and expert presentations, participants will gain insights into practical strategies, policies, and initiatives that are helping organisations and cities accelerate decarbonisation across the built environment.

What to Expect

This online session will provide:

• International perspectives on reducing life-cycle carbon emissions
• Real-world examples of innovative carbon reduction initiatives
• Opportunities to learn from leading practitioners and policymakers
• Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and discussion
• Insights that can be applied to projects and organisations in Ireland

Keynote Speaker

Stephanie Phillips

Senior Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program Manager
City of San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation

Stephanie Phillips leads innovative programmes focused on deconstruction, material reuse, and circular economy principles within the built environment.

During this session, Stephanie will present San Antonio’s groundbreaking Deconstruction Ordinance, which requires certain projects seeking demolition permits to undertake deconstruction rather than conventional demolition. The initiative aims to divert valuable materials from landfill, reduce emissions, support local employment, and advance circular economy objectives.

Additional Speakers

Further speakers will be announced shortly.

Why Attend?

The built environment sector is increasingly focused on reducing whole-life carbon emissions, yet many of the most impactful solutions are emerging through innovative policies, procurement approaches, circular economy initiatives, and collaboration across sectors.

This Community of Practice provides an opportunity to learn from international examples, connect with industry peers, and discover practical ideas that can support carbon reduction efforts in Ireland.

Register Now

Join fellow professionals from across the built environment sector for an engaging discussion on innovative carbon reduction strategies from around the world.