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Climate Action

WED-C04: Tracking Whole Life Carbon for LA 2040

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM PT
1.25 PDH, LA CES/HSW

Whole life carbon provides the context for tracking the embodied, operational, sequestered, and stored carbon of a site project. Presenters will introduce a new carbon assessment methodology developed by the ASLA Climate and Biodiversity Action Committee and explore its connections to larger industry initiatives.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Read and apply the whole life carbon assessment methodology guide, which outlines processes for tracking whole life site carbon.
  • Identify go-to sources of embodied, operational, and carbon sequestration data.
  • Describe the LA2040’s alignment with allied industry efforts, including the carbon commitment ecosystem and carbon credits in sustainability certifications.
  • Connect with resources that advise on how to reduce a project’s embodied and operational carbon emissions.