Event Description

Decarbonizing buildings—addressing operational, embodied, refrigerant, and transportation emissions—is critical to meeting climate goals. The built environment is responsible for over 40% of global carbon emissions and nearly one-third in the U.S. 

Join USGBC New Jersey for a Transformation Forum exploring practical tools, resources and strategies to cut emissions, boost market value, and position your portfolio for an ultra-low-carbon future. 

This Transformation Forum will include an inside look at Lord Abbett’s new global headquarters — a workplace that demonstrates how ambitious sustainability goals, occupant wellness, and design excellence can work together to shape the future of low-carbon interiors. Spanning the tower’s top five floors, the LEED v4 ID+C Platinum and WELL v2 Platinum project reduced embodied carbon by 34%, energy use by 19.7%, and water consumption by 40%, while delivering an inclusive, experience-driven workplace environment. Attendees will explore how the project team integrated material transparency, responsible sourcing, operational efficiency, wellness, and brand storytelling into every aspect of the design, offering a real-world example of how decarbonization strategies can translate into measurable performance, market leadership, and a more resilient future of work.

Image - Lord Abbett