By Simon Fowell, Director of Customer Success, Carbonsight by Autocase
At Carbonsight, we believe decarbonization shouldn’t be a mystery—it should be a strategic, manageable process grounded in data and built for action. That’s why I was honored to represent our team at the 2024 Greenbuild and Conference in Philadelphia during our session: “Demystifying and Automating Decarbonization Roadmaps.” Together with industry leaders from USGBC, Jamestown, and Stok, we explored how building owners, ESG teams, and sustainability consultants can move from aspirational net-zero targets to actionable roadmaps—without getting stuck in complexity or data paralysis.
The 8-Step Framework That’s Changing the Game
· Identify Business Risks: Understand the carbon-related risks that affect operational resilience, compliance, and long-term asset value.
· Quantify Baseline Emissions: Map your current state, even with incomplete data. Carbonsight helps fill the gaps and create a reliable starting point.
· Set SMART Targets: Net-zero only works if it’s Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We help you make that vision real.
· Create a Decarbonization Strategy: Build flexible, costed, scenario-based plans that align with your portfolio goals.
· Prioritize Measures: Target the projects and strategies that offer the most impact—technically and financially.
· Secure Funding & Buy-In: Decarbonization is a business decision. We shared strategies to bring CFOs, boards, and operators along the journey.
· Implement Measures: Execution is everything. Tools like Carbonsight help keep plans on track, accountable, and adaptive.
· Monitor & Verify Progress: Measurement & Verification (M&V) is built into our platform, so you’re always audit-ready and performance-aware.
Connecting Strategy with LEED v5
A major theme in the session was aligning decarbonization strategies with the upcoming LEED v5 O&M requirements. The USGBC’s newest criteria will reward comprehensive planning and verification—exactly what our platform is designed to deliver. I was thrilled to show how Carbonsight helps organizations meet (and exceed) LEED v5’s roadmap expectations with automation, transparency, and repeatability across assets.
Collaboration That Drives Results
I was proud to be part of a powerhouse panel including: – Jeff Benavides (USGBC) on the future of LEED and performance-based building standards – Becca Timms (Jamestown) on how owners translate high-level ESG goals into tactical execution – Tim Hreha (Stok) on the importance of early engagement and long-term stakeholder alignment Each of us brought a different lens, but the message was consistent: Decarbonization is doable. The path is clear. The tools exist.
Carbonsight in Action
For those who attended, our message was simple: stop reinventing the wheel and start planning like a pro. Carbonsight empowers users to: – Build decarbonization roadmaps in days, not months – Evaluate scenarios by cost, emissions, and timing – Prioritize projects based on internal rate of return (IRR), payback, or carbon savings – Track performance and dynamically adjust strategies
Let’s Build the Future, Together
We’re proud to be helping real estate owners, consultants, and sustainability teams take control of their decarbonization journeys. Thanks to everyone who joined us in Philadelphia. The momentum is real—and we’re just getting started.
Want to see how Carbonsight can streamline your decarbonization roadmap? Visit us at https://carbonsight.com to schedule a demo.
