| Net Zero Conference | |
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| Genre | Conference |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Los Angeles |
| Years active | 10 years |
| Inaugurated | 2014 |
| Founder | Drew Shula |
| Next event | September 17-18, 2024 |
| Organised by | Verdical Group |
| Website | https://netzeroconference.com/ |
The Net Zero Conference is one of the largest annual conferences in the world dedicated to net zero design. [1] The conference provides tools and knowledge about ways for buildings, products, and corporate operations to transition to net zero, [2] such as moving away from fossil fuel use. [3] [4] [5]
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The Net Zero Conference is hosted and produced by Verdical Group, a sustainability and green building consulting firm. The conference focuses primarily on the built environment due to the fact that approximately 40% of global carbon emissions come from buildings, [6] but covers a broad array of sustainability topics including: climate change, net zero buildings, environmental, social and governance (ESG), zero waste, social equity, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate resilience. [7] [8]
Since 2019, the Net Zero Conference has featured the annual Trailblazer Awards Gala, [9] which awards leaders who have made a positive impact on people and the environment. [10] [11] [12]
Verdical Group founder and CEO, Drew Shula, created the Net Zero Conference in 2014. [13] In its first year, the conference had approximately 100 attendees. [14] As of 2023, the conference has grown to more than 1,500 attendees from 53 countries and 45 U.S. states. [15]
The Net Zero Conference has previously been held at the LEED Gold certified Los Angeles Convention Center, [16] but will be held at the LEED certified Anaheim Convention Center in 2024. The event has been featured in media publications such as Metropolis, Canary Media, [17] and Forbes [18] and has been used as a platform for major announcements by USGBC and the World Green Building Council. [19]