Wood, Forests, and Embodied-Carbon

This program explains why increased forest protection and improved stewardship are key to addressing the climate crisis and reducing the embodied carbon of wood products — and how the green building movement can help.

For 25 years, Jason Grant has been a leader in the sustainable forestry and green building movements. He is the principal of Jason Grant Consulting and works with companies and NGOs on policy, advocacy, marketing, training, and compliance.

A LEED AP BD+C, Jason is recognized as an expert in ecological forest products and their role in green building. He is a longstanding member of the Sierra Club’s Forests & Climate Team and helps lead the Club’s efforts to promote leadership and challenge greenwashing in the forest products and building sectors.