Carbon in the Built Environment: Launch of IGBC’s new CoP (Community of Practice)

The Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) is launching a new Community of Practice during World Green Building Week– a dedicated forum to collaborate, innovate, and share best practices in reducing lifecycle carbon emissions in the built environment.

Topic: Carbon in the Built Environment- Understanding Lifecycle Carbon

Starting September 2025, this cross-disciplinary group will meet quarterly to explore key topics surrounding the measurement and reduction of lifecycle emissions. The Community of Practice is designed to encourage open discussion and collaboration, bringing together professionals from across the building industry to make complex concepts clear, practical, and actionable.

Each session will feature 1–2 expert presentations, followed by interactive group discussions, where members can:

• Share challenges and solutions
• Learn from peers across different sectors
• Build their knowledge and practical understanding of lifecycle carbon reduction

This cross-disciplinary Community of Practice will be chaired by Banbha McCann, Sustainability Lead, Henry J Lyons Architects & John Casey, Director, CORA Consulting Engineers.

This first session will feature a keynote speech by architect Rachel Hoolohan, Associate Director & Sustainability Lead at Orms in London, as well as a deep dive discussion with leading experts to help participants better understand lifecycle carbon and upcoming regulatory changes.

Agenda

11:00 Registration & Networking

11.15 Welcome – Pat Barry, CEO Irish Green Building Council

11.25 Keynote Speaker-  Rachel Hoolohan, Associate Director & Sustainability Lead at Orms, London

11.45 Deep Dive Discussion on understanding lifecycle carbon, upcoming regulatory changes and key challenges faced by the building industry. As this is a new topic for many of us, the floor will be open to participants to ask whatever questions are on their mind.

This discussion will be convened by Banbha McCann, Henry J Lyons Architects and participants will be able to ask questions of a panel including:

• John Casey, CORA Consulting Engineers
• Rachel Hoolohan, Associate Director, Orms
• Chris Croly, Director of Building Services, BDP
• Stephen Barrett, Whole Life Carbon Lead, Irish Green Building Council
• Michael McCarthy, MMC Quantity Surveyors
• Shane Caldwell, Head of Sustainability, IPUT

12.30 Light Lunch & Networking

Exclusive Access: The first meeting will be open for all.

Free Registrations: Be part of this growing community and help shape the future of low-carbon building in Ireland.