BOSTON, MA — Suffolk recently hosted the Suffolk Climate Tech Forum at its Boston, Massachusetts, headquarters. The event was co-hosted by Suffolk's Sustainability Group and Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital affiliate of Suffolk that invests in early-stage built world startups, to convene industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, contractors, designers, and public officials and tackle the climate challenges facing construction.
The forum focused on overcoming adoption barriers and accelerating climate technology implementation, including innovative materials, industrial decarbonization, renewable energy, and data-driven sustainability tools.
"The construction industry is at a critical juncture in addressing climate change, with nearly 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the construction and operation of buildings," said Steven Burke, Senior Director of Sustainability at Suffolk. "Our Climate Tech Forum represents our commitment to not only implementing sustainable solutions on our own projects but sharing knowledge and creating frameworks that can help transform the entire industry."
“Driving meaningful climate action in the construction industry requires innovation and collaboration with multiple stakeholders throughout the entire ecosystem,” said Nick Dhimitri, Executive Vice President at Suffolk.
The forum focused on three key areas: circularity, industrial decarbonization, and software solutions. The event featured startup pitches, real-world case studies, and interactive breakout sessions. Innovative climate tech solutions highlighted included Sublime Systems' low-carbon cement alternatives, Pozzotive's process for converting post-consumer glass into concrete additives, and Tangible's AI-powered tools that streamline building life cycle assessments to optimize material choices for more sustainable designs.
