In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Drew Shula, Founder and CEO of Verdical Group.

Drew is a social entrepreneur, environmentalist, and force in the industry. He founded the world’s largest annual net zero event, the Net Zero Conference and Trailblazer awards. He is also one of just six individuals who have been honored as both a LEED Fellow and Living Future Hero.

He and Ted discuss his upbringing in Maine, his studies and holding a 5-year professional degree in Architecture from the University of Notre Dame, and about the evolution of Verdical Group, from starting in his backyard to becoming a nationally leading sustainability consulting firm that specializes in green building certifications, engineering services, strategy, and events. Drew also highlights the building industry’s impact on the climate crisis and net zero building design.