Implementing the A2ZERO Carbon Neutrality Plan Session II
Countdown to 2030
The built environment is the single largest source of global greenhouse gas emissions—making our industry a key player in the fight against climate change. As identified by Architecture 2030 in 2006 and adopted by the AIA 2030 Commitment, 2030 is a pivotal deadline for emissions reductions. This presentation charts the Countdown to 2030: where we started, where we stand, and how we accelerate toward a zero-carbon future. Attendees will explore built environment climate targets, celebrate industry progress, and discuss the path to 2030 and a decarbonized built environment.
Speaker: Vincent Martinez, Hon. AIA, EIT, CEO Architecture 2030
Through his 19-year tenure at Architecture 2030, Vincent Martinez, Hon. AIA, has been working to solve the climate crisis by catalyzing built environment decarbonization efforts through the development and activation of robust networks focused on private sector commitments, education, training, and public policies. Vincent is an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and was the 2022 chair of the AIA Committee on Climate Action and Design Excellence. Vincent is also a former member of the World Economic Forum’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance Sustainability Task Force and the Forum’s Urban Infrastructure Task Force, and recently served on the American Society of Landscape Architect’s Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan Advisory Group.
