Calvin Hennick
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Climate action initiative in New Orleans targets net zero carbon
A federal grant will help the city achieve decarbonization in ways that also grow the health of its community and economy.
Earn free CE credit by reading USGBC+ articles on DEI goals
Read three recent articles and pass the course quiz for 1 CE credit.
Equity resources roundup: Tools from the green building community
Explore resources on equity strategies from organizations in the U.S.
IRA update: Starting to see results in equity-focused funding
USGBC's federal legislative director shares the latest IRA news for green builders.
Free education course in September: Equity with LEED for Cities and Communities
View a free course on achieving equity and net zero goals through a LEED for Cities and Communities project.
Equity at Greenbuild 2024
Explore sessions at Greenbuild that will focus on reaching equity goals.
LEED for Cities and Communities releases equity guide for local governments
USGBC has developed the Equity Guide to be used alongside the Existing Cities rating system.
Green outreach at historically Black colleges and universities advances equity goals
Programs at HBCUs seek to bring more students into green careers and increase diversity in the industry.
Resilience hubs foster community and cultivate equity year-round
Hubs don’t just help with disaster mitigation; they help communities expand resilience in all ways.
California food bank tackles hunger with zero waste
Second Harvest of Orange County is the first food bank in the world to achieve TRUE certification.
How the LEED Platinum City of Dayton approaches equitable sustainability
Working toward true equity requires continuous improvement.
The Heights community in St. Paul seeks to make net zero accessible to all
The proposed net zero project also aims to create a walkable community and create jobs.