Boston is the home of the first higher education institution in the United States, and a hub of the nation’s scientific research and innovation. It’s also the largest and fastest-growing life sciences market in the country, even as state and local policymakers have prioritized climate change mitigation and required building performance reporting. I2SL will kick off the conference by examining how climate change policy and economic growth in the research arena can not only co-exist, but enhance their common goals.

A panel of local lab owners will share their views on how research organizations are establishing and reaching sustainability targets to comply with local regulations and fulfill their own mission. They will discuss what motivates energy efficiency and emissions reduction in laboratory facilities, as well as the strategies they're using to lower operating costs and reduce their carbon footprint.