About this event:

Join us for an insightful discussion on the role of entrepreneurship at the service of climate emergency, construction industry in addressing the environmental crisis, and the built environment’s role and impact in climate change. Environmental Sustainability is one of the Chartered Institute of Building’s corporate plan themes for 2023-2028. Team for the Planet New Zealand Planet Leader, Frederik Cornu, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Project Management Institute (PMI), invites you to explore how entrepreneurs and citizen are addressing climate change to reduce green house gas emissions, including in the construction sector with minimising its environmental impact whilst contributing to a sustainable future.

This event will challenge the idea that technology alone can save the planet. Frederik will examine the importance of collective shift in behaviors, especially within the construction industry, where sustainable practices are essential. Our discussions will cover the limitations of our current growth model reliant on fossil fuels and the urgent need for innovative approaches that prioritises climate and sustainability.

We aim to equip CIOB/PMI members and guest; both individuals and companies, with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and deliver construction processes in environmentally sustainable ways.

About the Presenter:

Hear from Frederik Cornu, Team for the Planet NZ Planet Leader, as he provides an in-depth discussion on these critical areas.

Frederik is passionate about sustainability and climate. He has international experience in Operation, Business Development and General Management in Oceania, Asia, Europe and Middle East, with proven track record of achieving profitable growth. Frederik worked for Soletanche-Bachy (Vinci), Ramboll, the French Government, Suez, Artelia, Bureau Veritas, KiwiRail, WSP and now is the New Zealand Sustainable Solutions Lead at Schneider Electric.

Frederik is successful in managing and winning major complex international projects, in developing and selling new services in new markets to multisectoral Clients within Government, SMEs and MNCs, in the Building, Transport, Energy, Environment, Utilities, Infrastructure, Engineering, Construction and Quality & Safety “Testing, Inspection & Certification” (TIC) sectors.

PDUs Available:

Ways of Working: 1
Power Skills: 0.5
Business Acumen: 0.5

Hosted by: PMINZ Auckland