Carlie Bullock-Jones

Carlie Bullock-Jones is the founder and Managing Principal of Ecoworks Studio, where she has dedicated her career to advancing a greener, healthier, and more sustainable built environment. A nationally recognized sustainability expert, Carlie has led environmental certification efforts on a wide range of high-profile projects, with a strong focus on sports and entertainment venues. Carlie is a trailblazer in championing zero waste in the sports industry. She played a pivotal role in guiding both State Farm Arena (home to the Atlanta Hawks) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium (home to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United), to become the first arena and stadium in the world to achieve TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification. Her leadership not only set a new global benchmark but also demonstrated how large-scale venues can successfully integrate circular economy principles and drastically reduce waste. Her portfolio also includes spearheading LEED certification for numerous pro and collegiate sports facilities. In recognition of her contributions to green building, Carlie was named a LEED Fellow in 2012, one of just 77 individuals worldwide at the time. She remains a trusted advisor, speaker, and subject matter expert in LEED, WELL, and TRUE certification systems, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainability and zero waste performance.