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Miranda Gardiner is the Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord, a non-profit composed of 250+ member companies, representing more than $6T in market cap, and aligned on global carbon accounting of digital infrastructure. The organization is focused on influencing market-based decisions and driving the data center industry to ultimately achieve net zero carbon.

With over 16 years of experience, Miranda is a driven, professional manager with extensive industry experience in green buildings, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable master plans and policies. She is passionate about the environment and improving sustainability practices through local and global engagement, with a proven record of working for international sustainability organizations like the US Green Building Council and in 2020, was recognized by USGBC as a LEED Fellow.

Miranda is an enthusiastic author and public speaker who clearly communicates with peers, clients, and corporations to achieve individual and departmental goals. She thrives in implementing sustainable practices that result in significant cost savings, improved efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, she is distance running coach and cycling instructor, who believes that caring for oneself resonates in caring for the planet; she has completed 8 marathons and 3 ultramarathons.

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Taz is the Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s Middle East offices. He specializes in mixed use, retail and lifestyle markets throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a particular expertise in managing and delivering complex, large-scale projects. Recognized as an inspiring and collaborative team leader, and for his ability to build and manage large teams and offices, Taz runs his projects smoothly and efficiently to meet the critical time and functional requirements of developers and tenants alike. He has worked with well-known brands and client organisations worldwide, and strives to develop strong project strategies for successful destinations that achieve the ideal mix, balance, and range of experiences. He recognizes the value of seeing every project from multiple viewpoints, whether that be the customer, employee, developer, or tenant, to ensure that all stakeholder expectations are not just met but exceeded.

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Michael has over19 years’ experience with Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company and holds a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern School of Law.  He is a licensed attorney in the State of California and with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Michael’s 19-year career includes experience working with global customer partners on applications including scalable standardized water treatment programs, heat transfer and liquid cooling fluid management, as well as development and execution of global water strategies in line with organizational sustainability initiatives.  He has consulted and presented on the topics of water conservation and liquid cooling strategies to numerous global enterprise organizations and utility agencies, in addition to industry associations and conferences. 

As Area Vice President of Global Accounts, Michael works with his corporate account manager team to support data center portfolios in driving deployment of standardized solutions, programs and processes to create, capture, and communicate sustainable ROI in line with organizational business drivers and goals. 

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