Date/Time
02/16/2023
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Location: Grand Ballroom B
George Bandy, Jr.
Chief Sustainability Officer, Fiber Industries
George is a highly sought-after presenter on key topics such as the business of sustainability, biophilc design, social sustainability, circular economy, greening the supply chain, health and wellness in the built environment, and innovative smart design. “George is the consummate sustainability leader on every level you can name,” said Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and founding chair of USGBC. “As chair of the USGBC board of directors during a time of
explosive growth and change, his amazing ability to lead others to consensus and action was so critical to advancing our work to create a healthier, more sustainable built environment. He deeply understands what needs to be done and is brilliant in sharing with others why it matters in ways
that are both inspirational and instructive, and we’re all better for it.”
George joined the Fiber Industries team in May 2022 as the company’s first-ever Chief Sustainability Officer. He has more than 25 years of experience in the sustainability field and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
A native of Opelika, Alabama, George received a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College. He was an English major and became interested in sustainability after learning about systems thinking at a Natural Step Conference in 1993.
Prior to joining the Fiber Industries team, George served as Amazon’s Head of Circular Economy. He formerly served as Chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and board member of Second Nature. He is currently a board member for Green Business Certification Inc., the International Interior Design Association and Trane Technologies Advisory Council for Sustainability.
George also holds LEED Accredited Professional certification from USGBC. In 2020, he was recognized as a Living Future Hero. In 2018, he was a USGBC Leadership Award recipient and was honored with the inaugural Green Step People Award.
George lives in Columbia, South Carolina and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
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