Ryan Poole
Global Sustainability Leader DPR Construction
Ryan is a purpose driven leader who believes construction can be a force for good by prioritizing people, the planet, and long term value. As Global Sustainability Leader, he works across DPR’s family of companies to integrate sustainability into how the organization builds, operates, and grows—advancing environmental and wellness goals while strengthening customer partnerships and business performance. With a background spanning field engineering, technical project leadership, operations, and strategic sales, Ryan brings a builder’s mindset to driving change. Since joining DPR, he founded and leads the Global Sustainability Group and developed the Path to Regeneration to accelerate carbon reduction by 2030, contributing to growth in green revenue, expanded sustainability services, and industry recognition including ENR Top Green Contractor. A collaborative leader and recognized speaker, Ryan focuses on creating space for dialogue, removing barriers, and equipping teams to build resilient, future ready projects.
Seminars
- Gaining clarity on what clients actually expect vs. what’s practical to deliver
- Reconciling corporate targets and frameworks with the realities of project growth, fossil‑fuel‑dependent equipment, and limited market options
- Embedding sustainability teams into core decision-making on both owner and contractor sides
- Driving progress in the current policy world, navigating challenges and making progress in an environment with “winds blowing back and forth”
- Strategies for driving deeper, more systemic levels of decarbonization, focusing on the broader supply chain and value chain concepts
- Strategically discussing climate risk management, including critical success factors for driving greater levels of climate risk management
- Identifying which Scope 3 categories to start with: what are the easy wins? What are the most impactful places to start?
- Understanding the significance of EPDs
- Structuring early conversations with tier one partners to clarify goals and expectations
- Implementing recurring meetings that support long term alignment and progress
