Who We Are
The Carbon Leadership Forum accelerates the transformation of the building sector to radically reduce the greenhouse gas emissions attributed to materials (also known as embodied carbon) used in buildings and infrastructure.
We research, educate, and foster cross-collaboration to bring embodied carbon of buildings and infrastructure down to zero.
Our Vision
We envision a transformed, decarbonized building industry – better buildings for a better planet.
Our Mission
Our mission is to eliminate embodied carbon of buildings, materials, and infrastructure to create a just and thriving future.
How We Do it
Recognizing that buildings account for nearly half of global CO2 emissions, the Carbon Leadership Forum is dedicated to accelerating the transformation of the building sector to radically reduce the embodied carbon in building materials and construction through collective action.
The Carbon Leadership Forum propels knowledge through its embodied carbon research and resources, collaboration through its robust network of architects, engineers, contractors, material suppliers, building owners, policymakers, and associations, and action by supporting and empowering its members to advance new ideas and approaches through impactful initiatives.
Research
We investigate the pathways for maximizing carbon reductions and lead collaborative research with material experts, NGOs, industry partners and policymakers.
Resources
We accelerate learning by crowdsourcing and disseminating knowledge that empowers our members.
Network
We bring together architects, engineers, contractors, material suppliers, building owners, policymakers, and associations through environments designed to connect inspired advocates and spark unprecedented collaboration.
Initiatives
We accelerate market transformation by inspiring, supporting and empowering our members to advance new ideas through impactful initiatives.
Meet the Team
CLF Staff
Anthony Hickling
Executive Director
Brad Benke
Low Carbon Buildings Manager
Meghan Byrne
Engagement and Communications Lead
Andrew Himes
Director of Collective Impact
Meghan Lewis
Program Director
Brook Waldman
Low-Carbon Products Manager
Jordan Palmeri
Senior Manager Low Carbon Products
Mel Chafart
Low Carbon Buildings Lead
Michelle Lambert
Policy and Engagement Manager
Sindhu Raju
Project Assistant
Aurora Jensen
Senior Manager, Low Carbon Buildings
Rachelle Habchi
Low Carbon Product Lead
Latoya Smith
Operations Senior Associate
Kristina Farrell
Low Carbon Buildings LeadUp Close and Personal
CLF and Life Cycle Lab team members introduce themselves with personal essays
CLF Board of Directors
Kate Simonen
Board Chair
Anne Ellis
Secretary
Eric Gimon
Vice Chair and Treasurer
Eden Brukman
Board Member
Mike Schaefer
Board Member​2022-2023 Carbon Leadership Forum Impact Report
Driving Demand for Low Embodied Carbon Construction Practices
Thanks to the Carbon Leadership Forum and a growing network of leaders, key strategies to reduce embodied carbon in buildings and infrastructure are beginning to scale in policy and practice. Take a look at our recent annual impact reports to see how our cross-cutting work decarbonizes buildings and industry by increasing demand for low-carbon construction practices.