Events

Sustainability and Risk Mitigation Webinar Series

About the Series

In a global economy where technology advances at an exponential rate and international events can impact everyone, sustainability has become a key goal for companies focused not only on the long term, but also on the here and now. As regulations develop and new financial realities take hold, this webinar series looks to shed light on the myriad strategies available to companies committed to finding new paths toward a sustainable future.

Upcoming Session

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Webinar Replay

Previous Sessions

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | How Businesses Are Reacting to Sustainability and Energy Executive Orders

About the Program

Sustainability is the new reality for businesses looking for long-term viability. Issues such as energy efficiency, managing climate impact, supply chain improvements and utilization of renewable resources have to be navigated for risk management and investor confidence. Investments in real estate and development are now being evaluated for sustainability by players in capital markets. Companies that can adapt and take full advantage of the methods needed to achieve sustainability will drive innovation and reap the rewards. A flurry of executive orders related to sustainability and energy have been issued by the White House since the current administration took over in January. We’ll discuss what they mean for businesses and how best to navigate the new landscape of federal directives.

Moderator

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and ESG Initiative Head, Duane Morris LLP

Speakers

Kelly Soljacich, Strategic Advisor, Moderne Ventures

Chris Pyke, Chief Innovation Officer, GRESB

Cliff Majersik, Senior Advisor, Institute for Market Transformation

April 2, 2025 | Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Easy as Scopes 1, 2, 3?

About the Program

Although by now largely aware of the Scopes 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas classification system, companies may still find the stringent reporting requirements daunting, especially at Scope 3 where the generated waste is well outside the purview of an organization’s day-to-day concerns. This challenge, however, also provides an opportunity to better understand the chain of resources, production and transport involved in your operations from start to finish. We will discuss this issue and more with professionals in the sustainability space.

Moderator

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and ESG Initiative Head, Duane Morris LLP

Speakers

Chuck Hurchalla, Founder and CEO, Evolution Sustainability Group

Christopher Laughman, Senior Director of Energy and Sustainability, Greystar

March 5, 2025 | State Regulatory Update: Required Reporting and Energy Performance Requirements

About the Program

Join us for an update on required climate disclosure bills moving through various states including California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado and Illinois.

Moderator

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and ESG Initiative Head, Duane Morris LLP

Speakers

Colin Curzi, Head of Building Policy, RE Tech Advisors

Cliff Majersik, Senior Advisor, Institute for Market Transformation

February 14, 2025 | Why Is Insurance Market Resiliency at a Premium?

About the Program

One evolving challenge is the difficulty in finding quality insurance for real estate holdings in the face of increasing risk from natural disasters. Join our panel for a discussion on this issue and what developments we could see in the future.

Moderator

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and ESG Initiative Head, Duane Morris LLP

Speakers

Chris Cayten, Director, CodeGreen

Duncan Ellis, Industry Practice Leader, North American Real Estate and Hospitality, Marsh McLennan

Chris Pyke, Chief Innovation Officer, GRESB

January 16, 2025 | What's Ahead in 2025?

About the Program

The year ahead will likely see many changes. Join us to discuss what they might be.

Moderator

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and ESG Initiative Head, Duane Morris LLP

Speakers

Deb Cloutier, Chief Sustainability Officer, Legence

Chris Pyke, Chief Innovation Office, GRESB

Uma Moriarity, Senior Investment Strategist and Global ESG Lead, CenterSquare Investment Management

December 11, 2024 | U.S. Solar Markets in 2025: Is the Sun Setting, or Will It Come Up Tomorrow?

About the Program

Join us for an in-depth conversation on the fate of the U.S. solar market in 2025. Our panel of industry insiders will specifically discuss the credits available for deals; how owner/operators are contracting for solar; what SREC rates are; and what is in store for the future of solar.

Moderator

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and Head of Real Estate Sustainability Initiative , Duane Morris LLP

Speakers

Bill Harbeson, Director of Energy Incentives, Capstan Tax Strategies

Keith Peltzman, President, Founder, Business Development, Independence Solar

Ben Reisman, Director of Solar Project Development, Brightcore Energy

November 8, 2024 | Government Incentives – A Deep Dive into C-PACE and 45-L Multifamily Housing Tax Credit

About the Program

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the several government incentives for zero-energy-ready multifamily housing projects under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act and the decade-old C-PACE financing option.

Speakers

Keely Felton, Chief Sustainability Office, Nova Group CBG

Terri Johnson, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Capstan Tax Strategies

Shelah Wallace, Senior Director, Nuveen Green Capital

October 2, 2024 | Money-Saving Strategies for Property Owners Under Tax Code Section 179-D

About the Program

This session, we’ll take a look at Section 179-D of the Internal Revenue Code, which provides deductions for energy-efficient commercial buildings. Our discussion will lay out the requirements and strategies in plain language to help commercial property owners make the most of this sustainability initiative.

Speakers

Terri Johnson, Managing Partner, Capstan Tax Strategies

Bill Harberson, Director of Energy Incentives, Capstan Tax Strategies

September 4, 2024 | Managing Waste and Recycling – The Rules and the Opportunities

About the Program

At the heart of sustainability is the reuse of resources and management of the waste generated. Join us as we discuss these issues with three professionals―one who provides media coverage of the sustainability movement, one who leads sustainable growth at a major environmental company and another working to eliminate single-use waste in corporate hospitality.

Speakers

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and ESG Initiative Head, Duane Morris LLP

Julie Hancher, Co-founder, Green Philly

Owen Baim, Business Development Associate, Re:Dish Co.

P.J. Foote, Vice President of Sustainability Growth, Waste Management

June 5, 2024 | Fitwel and the Healthy Buildings Movement

About the Program

One organization setting standards for building practices that enhance health, well-being and community is Fitwel, originally established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Join us to learn how designing healthy buildings can improve economic fitness as well.

Speakers

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and Head of Real Estate Sustainability Initiative, Duane Morris LLP

Joanna Frank, President and CEO, Center for Active Design

Ronald J. Becker, Senior Vice President of Operations, Brandywine Realty Trust

Cliff Majersik, Senior Advisor, Institute for Market TransformationMay 8, 2024 | How Are You Preparing for the SEC’s New Disclosure Obligations?

May 8, 2024 | How Are You Preparing for the SEC’s New Disclosure Obligations?

About the Program

As the deadline looms for compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new disclosure requirements for climate-related risks, we will discuss what companies are doing to ensure they are prepared.

Speakers

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and Head of Real Estate Sustainability Initiative, Duane Morris LLP

Sara Neff, Head of Sustainability, Lendlease Americas

Dana Robbins Schneider, Director of Sustainability, Energy and ESG, Empire State Realty Trust

April 3, 2024 | The New SEC Climate Disclosure Final Rules

About the Program

With a new final rule on disclosure requirements for climate-related risks recently announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we will examine how these new standards will be implemented and how they may affect public companies’ ability to attract investors.

Speakers

Brad A. Molotsky, Partner and Head of Real Estate Sustainability Initiative, Duane Morris LLP

Darrick M. Mix, Partner and Head of Capital Markets Group, Duane Morris LLP

About Duane Morris

Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally, is asked by a broad array of clients to provide innovative solutions to today’s legal and business challenges. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm.