We will conduct a deep dive into what Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions are, how embodied carbon relates and discuss how to source materials that have low embodied carbon. Learn about what kinds of supply chain decarbonization practices are underway, i.e. about ev trucking networks and other forms of transportation required to transport construction goods.
Stacy Smedley is the Executive Director of Building Transparency, a nonprofit organization that provides open-access data and tools to foster a better building future and aid in reversing climate change. Building on her 20 years of experience in the architecture and construction professions, Stacy is keenly focused on the continuous development and refinement of the resources, education and technological advancements needed to drive decarbonization strategies and investment in green procurement. She leads a growing team of experts driven to execute on the nonprofit’s mission with speed, quality and efficiency. In her role, Stacy partners with policymakers on a local, state, federal and global level to inform and support low-carbon procurement or buy clean policies by leveraging the data and insights from the nonprofit’s cornerstone tool, the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator. Through this work, she has been invited to serve on the GSA’s Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee and as a member of the Industry Advisory Group for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings.
We will conduct a deep dive into what Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions are, how embodied carbon relates and discuss how to source materials that have low embodied carbon. Learn about what kinds of supply chain decarbonization practices are underway, i.e. about ev trucking networks and other forms of transportation required to transport construction goods.
Result oriented and business savvy manager with over twenty years experience in companies leading the building material and/or construction industry.
Ryan Zizzo is Founder & CEO at Mantle Developments, a climate change consultancy focused on climate-smart infrastructure and buildings, based in Toronto. Mantle Developments helps projects go beyond energy efficiency, incorporating resilience and life cycle approaches to make projects future-proof and net-zero carbon-ready.
Ryan is a recognized leader in helping large organizations and governments transition to a low-carbon future. He has led several major projects on embodied carbon and life cycle assessment including with the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, and several provincial Ministries working to reduce their carbon impacts. Ryan has also worked with leading organizations like the YMCA of Greater Toronto to help quantify and minimize the carbon impacts associated with major construction projects.
Ryan holds a master’s degree in applied science in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor in Science and Engineering in Civil, structural, from Queen’s University, is a licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, and holds a LEED Accredited Professional designation in Neighbourhood Development.
