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Greenbuild
November 12-15, 2024
Pennsylvania Convention CenterPhiladelphia, PA

Onsite Sustainability

Be A Part of the Sustainable Solutions at Greenbuild in Philadelphia!

Here are some ways you can help Greenbuild accomplish our sustainability goals while at the event with us in Philadelphia.

Greenbuild Volunteer Program

Volunteers are critical to the success of the Greenbuild Sustainability Program, and they receive a variety of benefits in return.

Each year USGBC and Greenbuild offer students and Emerging Professionals the opportunity to attend the conference, network with the green building community and contribute to Greenbuild’s sustainability goals, including TRUE for Events certification.

Students at the undergraduate and graduate levels or individuals under age 30 considered Emerging Professional are eligible to participate. Those selected will receive a complimentary conference pass valued at $800 in exchange for 8 hours of work in-person between November 12-15. The volunteer program is restricted to in-person participation and does not include reimbursement or stipend for lodging or travel accommodations.

Applications will be accepted until May 1. Notifications will be delivered in June 2024.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be 18 years or older as of May 31, 2024.
  • Be available to participate in a digital orientation in Oct. 2024.
  • Guarantee of attendance at the event in person Nov. 12-15.
  • Work eight (8) hours between Nov. 12-15.
  • Not be USGBC, GBCI or Greenbuild staff, contractor or intern, or hold a volunteer leadership position with USGBC, GBCI or Greenbuild.
  • Demonstrate your interest in working to advance green building, sustainable communities and social equity with an undergraduate, graduate or career focus that centers around:
    • Sustainability
    • Health and wellness
    • Resilience
    • Equity

Think Before You Throw

Waste to landfill results in a significant carbon impact. While we do our very best to reduce the amount of single use disposable items at the event, some are just unavoidable. Do your part by really checking out the waste bins onsite. 

There will be a three bin waste system throughout the Walter E. Washington Convention Center where you can easily throw recyclable materials and compostable materials into clearly marked bins.

Carbon Offset

We know climate change is having serious effects on communities across the world. For the last 10 years, Greenbuild has offset all scope 1, scope 2 and a portion of scope 3 carbon emissions related to the production of the event. How you can participate:

  • Make sure to purchase your offset when you register (it’s $25 towards fixing our planet!)
  • This year we are asking you, the Greenbuild community, to help us choose the final project that will offset the event’s footprint and positively impact a community in need.