Envision in Practice: Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure with ISI, Anthony Kane, ISI

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This presentation introduces the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework, a comprehensive approach for planning, designing, and delivering more sustainable civil infrastructure. Attendees will learn how Envision supports decision-making across the project lifecycle and helps project teams evaluate and improve environmental, social, and economic outcomes. The session will also provide an overview of the Envision verification program, highlight select verified projects, and explain how the Envision framework aligns with ASCE 73. In addition, the presentation will cover the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential, including its value to practitioners and the pathway to earning the credential.

Anthony Kane is President & CEO of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), a Washington, DC-based nonprofit advancing sustainable, resilient, and equitable infrastructure through the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework. Envision is a holistic system that guides and assesses the sustainability and resilience of all types of infrastructure. Under his leadership, ISI supports thousands of professionals and oversees billions of dollars in verified infrastructure projects worldwide. Anthony directs ISI’s strategic vision, guides Envision development, and represents ISI on key national and global advisory groups.

Previously, Anthony directed research at the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure at Harvard University, where he co-led development of the initial version of Envision (v2). He later oversaw the release of Envision v3 as ISI’s VP of Research and Development and Managing Director.