First Friday Webinar – Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment
The First Friday series is back for 2026 and starting in March, all sessions will feature live, never seen before content! During each session, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters, connect with peers, discuss the latest in green building, and learn more about what’s happening at USGBC.
These courses are available for anyone to attend, but are free to local or company USGBC members. That includes Missouri Gateway Green Building Council members!
Access the webinar registration and code here. You will be prompted to login to access the code. Once you enter your login details, it will take you to your Member Dashboard. From there, click Member Only Benefits from the left-hand side menu to view the list of benefits and access code for the First Friday Webinars. You can use the code to register for one or more of the first Friday webinars. Questions? Reach out to your MO Gateway Green Building Council staff at info@mogreenbuildings.org.
Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment
Sustainable finance is reshaping how buildings are designed, financed, insured, and valued. But what does this mean in practice for projects and portfolios today?This session offers a curated look at key sustainable finance trends affecting the built environment and how USGBC and GBCI tools are increasingly referenced in financial decision making.Participants will gain insights into market trends, industry research, and real-world case examples, along with expert interpretation of how lenders, investors, and insurers assess performance, risk, and certification. The session includes an interactive discussion focused on practical member questions and highlights opportunities for deeper engagement with USGBC education, tools, and initiatives.”
Live attendance at this session is eligible for 1 GBCI CE Hour – General.
- March 6 | Sustainable AI Practice in the Built Environment: Sufficient, Efficient, and Scalable Impact
- April 3 | Elevating indoor air quality with research, innovation, and collective action
- May 1 | State of Play: U.S. Existing Buildings Market
- June 5 | Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment
- July 10 | Innovation Reimagined: The LEED v5 Project Priorities Category
- August 7 | Sustainable Cities: Strategies for advancing city-wide sustainability goals
- September 11 | Advancing Circularity with TRUE
- October 2 | The Tripod: Three USGBC Tools to Facilitate Decarbonization
- November 6 | Regenerative, Resilient and Equitable Solutions for Large-scale Developments (Communities)
- December 4 | High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M
