About this Episode

In this episode, Brad Molotsky shares insights on the evolving role of sustainability in law, the impact of regulations across jurisdictions, and how legal professionals can integrate sustainability into their practice. We explore topics like opportunity zones, building standards, and the future of environmental law.

CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Introduction to Sustainability in Law Firms
• 01:53 The Importance of Sustainability for Law Firms
• 07:39 Sustainability in Legal Practice: Current Perspectives
• 11:23 Navigating Legal Requirements for Sustainability
• 15:41 Understanding the Financial Implications of Sustainability
• 18:58 Evaluating ROI and Long-Term Benefits
• 25:15 Insurance, Risk, and Climate Change
• 27:06 Opportunity Zones: A New Investment Paradigm
• 40:03 Resilience in Real Estate: A Shift in Focus
• 43:41 Understanding PFAS and Indoor Air Quality
• 46:09 The Ubiquity of Forever Chemicals
• 48:44 Building Materials and Sustainability
• 51:57 Resources and Perspectives on Sustainability
• 54:41 Future Directions in Sustainability and Law

RESOURCES

• Climate Disclosure & Building Performance Laws - California SB 253 & SB 261 (CARB)  
• New York Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (S9072A)
• NYC Local Law 97
• BERDO (Boston)
• Washington, DC Building Energy Performance Standards
• Green Lease Leaders(IMT)
• C-PACE (PACENation)
• Opportunity Zones – CDFI Fund
• Moody's RMS (catastrophe risk models)
• Healthy Buildings, Materials & PFAS - Harvard Healthy Buildings Program (Dr. Joseph Allen)
• EPA PFAS
• ILFI Red List
• Tangible (embodied carbon platform)
• Legence
• Listening & Reading 
  • The Energy Gang podcast(Wood Mackenzie) –
  • Michael Grunwald's We Are Eating the Earth

Speaker links

Brad Molotsky - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-a-molotsky-7401664/