David Jaber

inNative and Blue Star Integrative Studio

David Jaber is a founder of inNative and director of optimization at Blue Star Integrative Studio, two firms that advance better decision-making by companies and communities. He has over 15 years of experience in executing sustainability strategy, performance evaluation, greenhouse gas analysis and zero waste audits. David also works on community development, habitat regeneration and renewable energy with tribal communities.

David is also a U.S. Green Building Council LEED AP of 10 years, a Project Drawdown Fellow, a former United Nations Life Cycle Impact Assessment working group member and a former co-chair of Tribal P2 to advance environmental health in Indian Country. Most important, he continually seeks social and environmental returns on renewable, non-toxic, ecological, and equitable fronts, regardless of financial compensation.

Where to focus your emissions-reduction efforts

October 22, 2021

by David Jaber

Where can we significantly reduce GHG emissions? Where do we get the best GHG reduction bang for our buck?
Why simplified approaches to reducing Scope 3 emissions don’t always work

March 10, 2020

by David Jaber

How do you demonstrate dramatic GHG reductions when the way you measure doesn’t allow for it?
Why are we not where we need to be?

December 1, 2018

by David Jaber

Decision-makers haven't made the decisions that need to be made. Here's why.
- Leadership
- Books
How to view sustainability's historic moment

March 18, 2017

by David Jaber

Both change and awareness are often incremental.
How to Get the Most from Monitoring Building Energy Use

August 10, 2011

by David Jaber

Not all energy is created equal, and not all energy use is being properly monitored. But seeking out patterns and analyzing trends in how your buildings use energy can have wide-ranging payoffs.
How to Use 12 Principles of Permaculture to Grow Sustainable Organizations

February 1, 2010

by David Jaber

How many times have you felt stymied in helping yourself and your colleagues advance toward a common goal in a sustainable way because of commitment, communication patterns or other reasons? Permaculture offers a powerful system of sustainable design that can help.
The Language of Sustainability: Why Words Matter

November 18, 2009

by David Jaber

To create a world that works for all, we need to change the language we use to frame our mindset. Language has real power. It communicates the concepts that shape thought, and we need to be vigilant about the terms we use.