Dean Barone

Background

About Dean Barone

Director of Barone International, Inc, providing sustainability consultancy services since 2009. Dean Barone has witnessed the frontlines of climate change—from relocating refugees after Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines to surviving Hurricane Harvey in Houston. These experiences fuel his mission to create climate-resilient communities. Through Barone International, Dean empowers professionals to design and build sustainable green buildings that conserve resources, protect the environment, and promote healthy living. Credentials - BFA in Environmental Design from Rochester Institute of Technology - LEED-accredited professional with three specialty accreditations (BD+C, ID+C, O+M)- WELL-accredited professional and WELL Faculty member - ISSP-accredited professional with the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP-SA)- True Advisor addressing waste and protecting resources - Over 25 years’ experience delivering sustainable projects worldwide Spotlight Achievements - First LEED Gold certified project in Singapore (2009)- First LEED Platinum-certified project in the Philippines (2011)- First LEED Gold-certified existing manufacturing building in the Philippines (2013)- First highest-scoring LEED Platinum-certified project in the Philippines (2015)- Largest LEED Gold certified existing building (2.1M sq ft / 195K sq m) in the Philippines (2018)- Largest LEEDv4 ND Gold certified neighborhood project (602 acres / 244 hectares) in the Philippines and the largest LEEDv4 ND project worldwide (2020 - Filinvest City)- Over 55 LEED-certified projects completed, and 57 new sustainable projects in progress, including 11 LEED Platinum-certified projects (most in the Philippines)- Barone International is the only LEED Proven Provider in the Philippines Barone International has delivered the following environmental accomplishments through our sustainable projects since 2009- Saved gallons of potable water - Saved kWh of electricity - 3,314 Hectares of land protected and restored through environmental stewardship - 61,694 Tons of recyclable waste and 93,760 Tons of construction waste diverted from landfills Advocacy / Coaching / Community Engagement - Trained Climate Leader by former US Vice-President and Chairman of the Climate Reality Project Al Gore - Mentored over 500 climate leaders from around the world for the Climate Reality Project - Founding member of the Climate Business Working Group within the Climate Reality Project - Former Chair of the Houston, TX Chapter of the Climate Reality Project