NPL Lunch & Learn – Climate Justice as a Social Impact Imperative

Climate change is not only an environmental issue—it is a profound social justice challenge that impacts the health, safety, and economic security of communities, especially those already facing systemic inequities. This session will explore climate justice as a social impact imperative, focusing on how nonprofits can lead in building resilience and advancing equity through their missions and operations. Led by Maya Bornstein, Program Manager at Green Building United, the workshop will highlight lessons from the Climate Ready Capital Projects Program, which supports community-serving nonprofits in addressing climate risks to their buildings and green spaces. Participants will learn how organizations are addressing climate risks in community-serving facilities while advancing broader goals of justice, equity, and sustainability, as well as explore practical strategies for weaving climate justice into nonprofit missions, values, and outcomes.