DC Pride Panel - Out in Climate
Please join Out in Climate in DC for a panel of senior leaders sharing their experiences as queer professionals working to advance sustainability goals.
This event is generously sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and hosted by HOK at their LEED-certified studio in Georgetown.
All LGBTQ+ climate professionals and allies are invited to attend. For our pride month event, a suggested $5 donation supports our mission of gathering LGBTQ+ professionals who work in the space.
Light bites and wine will be provided at the event.
USGBC is building a better future where the built environment supports a healthy, sustainable world for all. USGBC accelerates impactful change by equipping practitioners, policymakers, and decision-makers with transformative tools, proven solutions, and data-driven insights to design, construct, operate, and certify high-performance spaces. USGBC’s mission is clear: to scale actions that advance building decarbonization, enhance community resilience, restore ecosystems, and improve occupant well-being. Drawing on three decades of experience and the deep expertise of members, USGBC is leading a movement to create measurable improvements to enhance human, environmental, and community well-being around the world.
HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Its 1,700 people collaborate across a network of 27 offices on three continents. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. It is dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving its clients and healing the planet. HOK has been carbon neutral since 2022 and is dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions in the projects it designs by 2030. In 2024, on average, HOK’s projects surpassed the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 energy reduction targets, achieving a 68% reduction in energy use intensity compared to baseline levels, with many already meeting or exceeding the targets. It's committed to addressing both operational and embodied carbon through innovative research and design strategies, including structural optimization and sustainable material selection.
Out in Climate is a non-profit dedicated to building community among LGBTQ+ professionals in the climate space. Our mission is to foster networking and mentoring, and to uplift queer voices working on climate solutions. Since 2022, we've hosted 30+ events connecting over 1,000 people across climate tech startups and investors, corporations, government, and NGOs.
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By joining this event, you agree to be photographed. We occasionally share photos on LinkedIn. You also agree to abide by Out in Climate's Code of Conduct—kindly keep in mind that this is a professional networking event. Thank you!