Join this Sustainable Innovators CE Podcast for an insightful conversation with Annie Bevan, a sustainability collaborator, facilitator, and visionary. Annie is at the forefront of integrating sustainability into the building and design industries as a strategic business enabler. In this episode, we explore the significant strides she has made in improving the dialogue to action mission of sustainable design. Gain valuable insights from her experiences as the CEO of Mindful Materials and learn about the future she envisions for the industry. We'll discuss the critical role of product optimization in the last decade, the importance of creating a common language around sustainable building materials and the efforts to simplify product transparency documents for better decision-making by design professionals. Throughout this conversation, we will shed light on the Common Materials Framework, its significance, and the imperative for product manufacturers to engage in product transparency. By the end of the course, participants will develop an understanding of the purpose behind the upcoming launch of LEED v5 and how the Common Materials Framework will align with these new standards.