Last month’s GreenFin 23 brought together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable finance and investing. As a civil engineer, sustainable finance master’s student, and sustainable building practitioner, here are my top takeaways on what’s shaping the investment landscape.

Some exciting news coming out of California means big things for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the building sector. With 25% of the state’s emissions resulting from buildings, the passage of AB 2446 into law, which targets embodied carbon reduction of building materials, is a significant step towards addressing climate change.