As climate commitments and regulations accelerate, building owners play a critical role in embedding decarbonization from day one. This session explores how to translate sustainability goals into actionable procurement strategies—starting with RFPs, Owner’s Project Requirements (OPRs), and technical specifications. UC San Diego will share how they are aligning internal teams, reinforcing campus decarbonization goals, and responding to policies like Buy Clean and CalGreen. An architect and contractor will offer insights into executing performance-based specifications, early carbon modeling, and life cycle assessments. Attendees will leave with practical strategies and real-world examples of how to ensure low-carbon priorities are clearly defined, achievable, and carried through from planning to construction—setting the stage for high-performance, climate-ready buildings.