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OUR RESPONSE TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION’S PROPOSED RULES ON CLIMATE CHANGE In March of 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – the federal agency created to protect investors, and maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets – released a proposed rule for public comment that clarifies and sets expectations for how publicly traded companies report on climate change…

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has been working with the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF) for numerous years to help support projects that have the target of Zero Energy in mind. The following is a result of a conversation that Haley Gardner, Manager of Energy + Carbon at ILFI, had with Gabriela Martin, Program Director, Energy at the…

Why is it so hard to make clean, safe products? The answer may surprise you. We all know supply chains are complicated, unique to each manufacturer and brand, and sprawled across the globe. Standards vary, and regulations can be a mosaic of rules and exceptions. But we often discredit the very real challenge of supplier engagement.  This tricky dance around…

We are incredibly saddened to hear the news of the passing of Patti Southard, a driving, visionary force in regenerative design + social equity here in Seattle. Patti served as Program Manager at King County GreenTools, championing for green buildings. She was instrumental in advocating for Living Buildings, spoke at the Living Future unConference every year, and was honored as…

This spring, a global community of changemakers will convene in Seattle to turn ideas into action at the 2019 Living Future unConference. This three-day event brings together a diverse group of leaders – from the AEC Community, Manufacturers, Government + Non-profit, and Owners + Developers – collaborating in pursuit of transformative action. Featuring 50+ sessions and keynotes from Bill McKibben…