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ESG 101: Roadmap to Decarbonization

Setting and Achieving Long and Short-term Goals, Tracking Benchmarks, Balancing Regulations and ESG Reporting

Sarah King

Sarah King

SVP, Sustainability

Kilroy Realty

Jessyn Farrell

Jessyn Farrell

Director, Office of Sustainability and Environment

City of Seattle

Anita Jeerage

Anita Jeerage

VP, Sustainability and ESG

Unico Properties

Chris Olmsted

Chris Olmsted

Director of Development

Creative Energy

Alexandra Kleeman
Moderator

Alexandra Kleeman

Attorney

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson

Sarah King

SVP, Sustainability

Kilroy Realty

Sarah King is Senior Vice President of Sustainability at Kilroy Realty, working to advance the sustainability performance of all new and existing buildings in the Kilroy portfolio. She leads the sustainability team and its efforts on operational & embodied carbon, energy efficiency, renewable energy, health & wellness, water use & waste reductions, and positive social impact.

Sarah has been working in the sustainability field for over 20 years. Prior to joining Kilroy, she held sustainability roles at Skanska USA Commercial Development and DuPont. She has also worked for several NGOs, including Climate Mayors and the Environmental Law Institute.

She earned a BA in economics from Carleton College and an MBA from The George Washington University School of Business. Sarah holds LEED Green Associate, Fitwel Ambassador, and WELL AP credentials. She volunteers on the Net Impact Advisory Board at the University of Washington Foster School of Business and sits on the Advisory Board of the Carbon Leadership Forum. Sarah is an Aspen Institute Catto Fellow.

Jessyn Farrell

Director, Office of Sustainability and Environment

City of Seattle

Jessyn Farrell, J.D., is a leader in building public consensus on difficult issues related to the environment,

housing, transportation, and the economy. A long-time environmental advocate, Jessyn’s career has

spanned the public, private, non-profit, and philanthropic sectors as a state legislator from the 46th

District, Executive Director of Transportation Choices and most recently as the Director of the Office of

Sustainability and Environment (OSE) for the City of Seattle. As a legislator, Jessyn passed ground-

breaking legislation on oil-by-rail safety, affordable housing near transit centers, education supports for

low-income and homeless youth, protections for pregnant workers and restrictions to cell-phone use while

driving. As Director of OSE, Jessyn leads efforts to reduce climate pollution and ensure a clean and

healthy environment for all residents of Seattle. She has three kids, a dog, two cats and is working on her

first book.

Anita Jeerage

VP, Sustainability and ESG

Unico Properties

Anita is responsible for shaping and driving Unico’s sustainability and ESG philosophy, goals, and strategy. In her role, she partners closely with Unico’s Investments and Asset Management teams to integrate ESG practices within due diligence and portfolio management processes. She also leads the Sustainability department, which supports property management, engineering, and development teams in implementing high-performance building strategies related to energy and water efficiency, waste management, low-carbon transportation, and indoor air quality. The Sustainability department also manages compliance with City & State building performance standards related to energy efficiency and decarbonization.

Anita brings more than fifteen years of green building consulting and project management experience to Unico.

Chris Olmsted

Director of Development

Creative Energy

As Director of Development for US West, Chris spearheads the development of cutting-edge low-carbon district energy systems across the western United States. With over a decade of experience, he excels in identifying, quantifying, and solving complex problems in the built environment. His expertise spans high-rise residential, healthcare, laboratories, universities, data centers, and government facilities. Chris has earned credentials as a Certified Energy Manager, Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, Building Energy Assessment Professional, and received a Certificate in Life Science and Biotechnology from MIT. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.

Creative Energy develops, owns, and operates district energy systems to facilitate long-term renewable energy partnerships. The First Hill Initiative in Seattle will dramatically reduce neighborhood carbon emissions. Partners on this project include Providence Swedish, Westbank, and other neighborhood facilities. Creative Energy funds community energy developments at city-scale ranging from $10M to $250M+. Thier projects emphasize urban "place-making", with energy solutions that redefine public spaces to promote better urban design, to enhance quality of life, and to generate new social, cultural and economic opportunities. The residential and institutional developments connected to these systems get a massive leap forward toward a zero-carbon future, while enjoying reduced construction costs, energy code compliance, long-term energy cost certainty, and simplified operations.

Alexandra Kleeman

Moderator

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson

Alexandra has a versatile real estate and environmental practice that provides public and private clients with transactional and litigation support on real estate, environmental, and regulatory matters, including disposition and acquisition of contaminated sites, redevelopment and cleanup of contaminated properties, resolution of cleanup liability disputes, and insurance recovery for environmental liabilities. Clients seek Alexandra’s counsel to review potential environmental issues associated with property acquisitions and leases, manage redevelopment and regulatory closure of contaminated sites, coordinate with environmental consultants, and pursue cost recovery actions.

Alexandra also has extensive experience with the investigation and remediation of complex contaminated sites arising under CERCLA and MTCA and provides regulatory guidance as well. She has advised potentially liable parties and stakeholders on issues including investigation strategies, agency coordination, allocation of past and future cost liabilities, and navigating historic insurance coverage issues. She also works with clients to navigate the resolution of natural resource damage assessments under state and federal law.

Sustainable and ESG-Conscious Development

Discussing Strategies for Reducing Consumption, Electrification, Minimizing Energy Costs and Low-carbon Materials Usage

Jordan Selig

Jordan Selig

EVP

Martin Selig Real Estate

Mary Fialko

Mary Fialko

Director, Real Estate Development

Skanska

David Leon

David Leon

VP, Real Estate

Forterra

Caroline Traube

Caroline Traube

Principal & Director of Zero+ Planning

McKinstry

Charlie Gronek
Moderator

Charlie Gronek

Development Manager & Sustainability Lead

Seneca Group

Jordan Selig

EVP

Martin Selig Real Estate

After graduating from Columbia University, Jordan started her career in Berlin, Germany, where she ecologically redeveloped prewar buildings. During that time, she started to see how her passion for sustainability could play a role in the future of real estate.

In 2013, Jordan returned to Seattle with the mission to join Martin Selig Real Estate (MSRE) and continue to build on decades of innovation. Jordan now acts as MSRE’s Executive Vice President and has overseen the development of over 1.5 million square feet of space so far, including MSRE’s first multifamily property, The Modern – a project she oversaw from vision to execution.

To diversify her impact in the Seattle region and beyond, in 2018 Jordan started J. Selig Real Estate (JSRE). The company is developing market-rate multifamily buildings that aim to deliver above-average yields to investors with properties that are a step above the competition in terms of architecture, design, management, and sustainability.

Jordan is deeply involved in the Seattle community and passionate about initiatives that enhance Seattle’s built environment and quality of life. She is a board member of the Seattle 2030 District, an organization that aims to dramatically reduce the environmental impacts of building construction and operations. She is also a board member for the Runstad Center for Real Estate at the University of Washington, and a member of the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) Policy Committee.

Aside from her professional endeavors, Jordan is a wife and mom of two. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, yoga, cooking and travel. She is fluent in German & Swedish.

Mary Fialko

Director, Real Estate Development

Skanska

Real estate professional with a background in architecture, urban design, policy, project management, and finance. I care about making smart spaces- ones that combine sustainable and attractive design and a sense of surprise or delight. I have a passion for communities, and am dedicated to creating the types of places that allow cities and communities to thrive socially, economically, and health-wise.

David Leon

VP, Real Estate

Forterra

David has participated in the development of over 1,900 units of residential housing throughout the Puget Sound region, including townhomes, single- family homes, and mixed-use apartment buildings. He has experience as an analyst, a project manager, and an acquisitions manager for development companies including Intracorp Real Estate, Taylor Morrison, and StoryBuilt.

Prior to working in real estate development, David was a practicing attorney for the City of New York, and a human resources manager at Eddie Bauer and the Port of Seattle. He holds a master's degree in real estate from the University of Washington, a law degree from the University of Miami, and a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

David enjoys travel; he has visited 20 different countries and 45 U.S. states. He also enjoys rowing, cross-country skiing, and bike rides with friends and family.

Caroline Traube

Principal & Director of Zero+ Planning

McKinstry

Caroline is a Principal and Director of Zero+ Planning at McKinstry, leading a team of mechanical,

electrical, and building performance engineers delivering decarbonization predesign, roadmapping, and

district energy analyses. Before joining McKinstry in 2011, Caroline worked for Rocky Mountain Institute,

a non-profit striving to transform global energy use to clean, prosperous, and low-carbon platforms.

With undergraduate and master’s degrees in engineering from Stanford University, Caroline appreciates

data-driven visuals and compelling analysis that enable stakeholders across the building life cycle to

make informed decisions about our built environment. Caroline is committed to McKinstry’s vision of

building a thriving planet together and is engaged in policy development and mentoring programs. Most

recently, she served on the Washington State Building Code Council and volunteered as a mentor with

the Washington Employers for Racial Equity leadership program.

Charlie Gronek

Moderator

Seneca Group

Charlie provides expertise in sustainable project delivery and building systems across all of Seneca Group’s projects.

Charlie guides clients and teams to ensure appropriate sustainability goals are established early in the project and

delivered through the design and construction process. He is currently managing sustainability integration for numerous

large-scale ground-up and tenant improvement developments across the country.

Prior to joining Seneca Group, Charlie led the Northwest high-performance design team for a global engineering firm,

practicing mechanical engineering focused on innovative and sustainable projects. Charlie earned his bachelor’s degree in

aerospace engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington and

California and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Why You Won't Want To Miss This CRE Deal-Making Summit:

What You'll Learn From This Commercial Real Estate Conference:

  • Learn the steps for implementing ESG and sustainability goals within your organization and how to set meaningful benchmarks.

  • Gain insights into how the Washington law (HB 1257) will impact building requirements and codes and strategize effective compliance measures.

  • Discover budget-friendly methods for tracking ESG progress and benchmarks efficiently.

  • Explore best practices in construction and pre-construction processes, emphasizing sustainable building development and material usage.

  • Develop standardized language and criteria within your organization to effectively pursue ESG and sustainability goals.

  • Explore cutting-edge innovations in development and construction, including advancements in smart buildings, green materials and circular economy strategies, shaping the future of the built environment.

  • Identify favored construction methods and materials in sustainable developments and re-developments and understand their impact on environmental goals.

Sustainability and Building Codes You Should Be Mindful of

  • The codes approved by the state Building Code Council last week will require new buildings to meet higher efficiency standards than before, without explicitly mandating heat pumps.

  • The Clean Buildings for Washington law (HB 1257), being implemented by the Washington State Department of Commerce, applies to all “Tier 1” commercial buildings larger than 50K SF. In 2022, the State expanded the requirements to cover smaller commercial buildings (20,001 - 50K SF) and “Tier 2” multifamily buildings greater than 20K SF.

  • The new building efficiency standards Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed into law last month are expected to reduce Seattle's building sector emissions by 27% — and overall citywide emissions by 10% — by 2050.

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Event: Seattle is aggressively targeting air pollution from buildings with a new city law that will require large buildings to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The progressive city is leading the charge with building and energy codes that are pushing the CRE community to go green. Join us for an insightful event as we bring on industry leaders to discuss everything from effectively implementing goals and requirements into your organization to setting benchmarks and key strategies for constructing and developing sustainable buildings.

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants and bankers.

Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.

For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Bora Altunay, at bora.altunay@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact rachel.sundin@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Agenda

Time Activity
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Breakfast & Networking
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
ESG 101: Roadmap to Decarbonization

Setting and Achieving Long and Short-term Goals, Tracking Benchmarks, Balancing Regulations and ESG Reporting

4:45 PM
5:00 PM
Networking Break
5:00 PM
5:45 PM
Sustainable and ESG-Conscious Development

Discussing Strategies for Reducing Consumption, Electrification, Minimizing Energy Costs and Low-carbon Materials Usage

5:45 PM
6:15 PM
Closing Networking

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