Harnessing Energy for Impact: Featuring Charles Kaneshiro

Sacred Work

In this episode of Sacred Work, we are thrilled to be joined by Charles Kaneshiro, AIA, LEED AP, President and Chief Operating Officer of G70. As Hawaii's foremost sustainability expert, Charles has been instrumental in shaping the future of educational facilities across the state, leading projects for Iolani School, Hawaii Baptist Academy, the University of Hawaii, and the Hawai‘i Department of Education. Since joining G70 in 2000, Charles has steered the firm through an incredible phase of growth, expanding its services and global reach.

As one of the state’s first LEED Accredited Professionals, Charles has fostered a culture of sustainability at G70, where over 40% of the staff have pursued LEED certification under his leadership. In today’s conversation, Charles shares his thoughts on sustainable design, the importance of intentionality in where we invest our time and energy, and how the impact of our actions often becomes clear only when we step back and reflect.

Key Takeaways from this Powerful Discussion:

• Sustainability: Learn about the role of sustainability in architectural design and how it impacts communities for generations.
• Leadership: Gain insights into leading with purpose and creating a work culture focused on growth and environmental responsibility.
• Energy and Impact: Understand the profound effects of being mindful about where we direct our energy and the unseen influence of those choices.

Tune in now to explore how conscious leadership and sustainability can shape the future of education and beyond.

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Theme Music by Bethany Carder and Abram Morphew.