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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 2, 2026
Local Law 97 webinar: Managing Compliance, Risk, and Building Performance
Manhattan, NY New York City’s Local Law 97 continues to shape how building owners, property managers, and real estate teams approach compliance, energy management, and long-term building performance. As requirements evolve, organizations need a clear understanding of where the law stands, how emissions are calculated, and which planning strategies may help reduce future exposure.
Join Sustainable Investment Group (SIG), a company of TÜV SÜD, for a 45-minute webinar, Local Law 97: Managing Compliance, Risk, and Building Performance, on September 10 at 12:00 p.m. ET presented by Jonathan Eckman.
During this session, attendees will learn how to identify buildings most at risk of future penalties, evaluate improvement strategies, and align Local Law 97 compliance planning with broader operational and financial goals.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
• Where Local Law 97 stands and what building owners should prioritize.
• How emissions are calculated under Local Law 97.
• How to reduce risk and manage long-term compliance more effectively.
• Strategic approaches to improve building performance and support compliance.
• Compliance pathways and planning strategies that may help reduce future exposure.
This session is designed for commercial real estate owners, multifamily building owners, property and asset managers, sustainability professionals, facilities and engineering teams, and institutional real estate stakeholders across New York City’s five boroughs.
Register to reserve your spot and gain practical insight into managing Local Law 97 compliance, risk, and building performance: https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/events-and-webinar-hub/webinars/local-law-97
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