Business View Magazine - August 2023

23 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 8 GREEN TECHNOLOGY Connecting Stakeholders Green Technology serves as a nexus, bringing together government officials, sustainability advocates, and private sector innovators. The initiative’s annual signature events and newsletters provide invaluable information and updates to stakeholders. Two such events are the Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit October 17th, 2023, held in Pasadena, California and the Sustainable Facilities Forum scheduled for May 9th, 2024, bring together key decision-makers in the public and private sectors. The Sustainable Facilities Forum 2023, held recently in Sacramento, featured notable speakers who are instrumental in driving California’s sustainability agenda. Director Gregg Fishman from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is a clean energy advocate with a long-standing career promoting wind and solar energy. Matt Henigan, Deputy Director for the Office of Sustainability at the Department of General Services, has played a vital role in waste management and recycling programs. Lindsey Rowell, Chief of Energy, Sustainability & Transportation for the California State University system, Office of The Chancellor, has spearheaded carbon neutrality and energy efficiency efforts across the 23 CSU campuses. These events and the presence of such influential speakers provide an opportunity for stakeholders to gain insights into California’s sustainability initiatives, exchange best practices, and foster collaboration. Showcasing Best Practices One of GT’s key strategies as a nonprofit organization is to identify and showcase projects, products, and services that embody best practices in sustainability. Being at the forefront of innovation can be challenging, as first-time projects undergo scrutiny and face uncertainties. However, GT supports and encourages leadership efforts to advance California’s sustainability goals, helping public sector decision-makers navigate the challenges and learn from one another.