Sustainability
Jorge Chavez
Sustainability Chair
Jorge is a Chapter Board of Governors officer, serving as Secretary. He has over 12 years of front and back end industrial business experience in Oil & Gas, Power and HVAC industries.
Jorge is currently a Technical Sales Representative for Enviroair Industries serving building owners, engineer consultants and mechanical contractors for Southwest Ontario region.
Education: Tecnologico de Monterrey, BSc Mechanical Engineering with Electrical Minor (2005 – 2010)
Interests: Net Zero & Decarbonization
Phone: 519-496-2928
Committee Responsiblities
Sustainability is concerned with the environmental, social and economic impacts of buildings, including effects on ecosystem sustainability and the well-being of building occupants. The committee works to enhance awareness of these issues and the resiliency needed to adapt to a changing climate.
Sustainability develop programs which encourage members to get more involved in their local communities and share the knowledge of members to improve the world around us.
ASHRAE Resources
Definition of Sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs.
Pillars of Sustainability
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) topics are driving long term value through sustainability.
