What is the role of buildings in helping NYC reach net zero? What are the key policies in place to reduce building emissions? What are the challenges and opportunities to building owners and managers in complying with carbon reduction regulations?

Join CAGSN and RENCAA for an insightful in-person panel discussion examining policies and practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions in buildings in New York City and the opportunities and challenges in bridging policy and practice.

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Moderated by Sharon Ayalon, Architect Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of UrbanMix, this panel discussion will feature real estate industry and sustainability experts:

• AJ Rexhepi, CEO, Century Management
• Katie Sheehan (‘22SPS), Senior Associate, ESG, Tishman Speyer
• Bryan Simpson, Agency Chief Decarbonization Officer, NYC Citywide Administrative Services
• Arup (to be confirmed)

The panel discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and a networking hour. Light refreshments will be served.

More about the Event Hosts:

The Columbia Alumni Global Sustainability Network (CAGSN) is an international, multidisciplinary community interested in creating a shared sustainable future. CAGSN welcomes alumni from all of Columbia University’s schools and affiliates and aims to create a space that advances the discussion around cross-sectoral solutions to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy transition, environmental justice, sustainable food systems, and social impact. CAGSN brings its members together through a mix of virtual and in-person social, educational, and networking events.

The Real Estate Network of the Columbia Alumni Association (RENCAA) seeks to connect Columbia Alums interested in real estate from across the university. RENCAA's goal is to be Columbia's primary professional network among commercial and residential industry practitioners, and to aggregate various professional disciplines such as investment management, architecture, transactions, marketing, engineering, law, financial journalism, among others.