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Employers that provide charging stations for electric cars will boost the shift to EVs, make themselves more attractive to potential hires, finds Ipsos and EVBox Group survey.


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Employers that provide charging stations for electric cars will boost the shift to EVs, make themselves more attractive to potential hires, finds Ipsos and EVBox Group survey.
06/16/2021
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    Latest: More Charging Options Needed At Work, Say Electric Vehicle Drivers - Employers that provide charging stations for electric cars will boost the shift to EVs, make themselves more attractive to potential hires, finds Ipsos and EVBox Group survey.

    Electric Vehicles
    Workplace Culture

    More Charging Options Needed At Work, Say Electric Vehicle Drivers

    Employers that provide charging stations for electric cars will boost the shift to EVs, make themselves more attractive to potential hires, finds Ipsos and EVBox Group survey.
    Doosan Bobcat
    Construction & Retrofits

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    Better Buildings Initiative
    Energy Management & Lighting

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    Local Government Leadership Program
    Environment

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    USGBC LEED certification helps cities and counties accelerate progress on climate change, resilience, and social equity challenges.
    Leaders Summit on Climate
    Environment

    President Biden Invites Johnson Controls’ CEO To Address Climate Issues

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    real estate industry
    Workplace Culture

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    Healthy Buildings
    Coronavirus Prevention & Safety

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    Earth Day HVAC
    HVAC

    Five Ways To Get Your Building Green For Earth Day

    In preparation for Earth Day, businesses can cut costs and consume energy in more green ways by making a few smart changes with their HVAC systems.
    Michael Regan
    Energy Management & Lighting

    EPA Honors 206 2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners

    This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing Samsung Electronics with a rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award.
    Iron Mountain Data Centers
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Iron Mountain Data Centers Lauded For Energy Efficiency Leadership

    In a virtual tour, the Department of Energy recognized Iron Mountain Data Centers for its commitment to energy efficiency through the Better Buildings Challenge.
    The Climate Pledge
    Environment

    20 Companies Around The World Join The Climate Pledge

    A total of 53 companies, representing almost every sector of the economy, have now signed The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
    embodied carbon
    Construction & Retrofits

    Building Transparency Offers Tools To Address Climate Change

    Led by tech and building leaders, the nonprofit provides open access data and tools that aim to reduce CO2 emitted in producing materials for the building industry.
    Pandemic Prepared Certification
    FM Alert

    Industrial Packaging First In U.S. To Achieve Pandemic Prepared Certification

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    building solutions
    Facility Management

    Real Estate Advisor, Building Solutions, Marks 30 Years With School Improvement Initiative

    The Dallas-based firm commits to donating 3,000 hours to schools in the North Texas area to perform facility assessments of public, charter, and private schools.
    Sentosa golf club
    Environment

    Sentosa Golf Club Named “World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility”

    Singapore’s premier club wins big again at the 7th annual World Golf Awards, unveils environmental documentary film.
    GBCI TRUE Advisors
    FM Alert

    GBCI Surpasses 1,000 TRUE Advisor Professionals

    GBCI's TRUE Advisors help facilities achieve TRUE certification, as well as support and implement zero waste policies and programs.
    The Source H20
    New Facilities Construction

    Game-Changing Project Aligns With Return-To-Office Strategy

    Originally designed with employee engagement and wellness in mind, The Source H20 meets companies’ needs for safer and healthier workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Better Plants
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Energy Department’s Better Plants Partners Save $8.2 Billion

    Together, the 3,200 facilities that are part of the DOE’s Better Plants program have cumulatively saved $8.2 billion and 1.7 quadrillion British Thermal Units (BTUs) of energy.
    Workplace Culture

    Remote Operations Broaden Appeal As Enduring Workplace Option

    Eighty-two percent of business executives say their companies will not be reducing office space in the coming year, according to a new AICPA survey.
    COVID-19 pandemic and work
    Workplace Culture

    A Pandemic At Work: Employee Anxiety And Return To Work Demands

    A new report from Udemy provides a look at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on American workers and the workplace.
    ASHRAE
    Safety

    CFOs Prioritize Workplace Safety And Employee Health

    As states start to lift COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, survey reveals CFOs expect changes in workplace safety measures. 
    Planned Companies
    Workplace Culture

    Planned Companies Donates PPE To Skilled Nursing Facilities

    In support of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the building services company has donated Personal Protective Equipment to two New Jersey skilled nursing facilities. 
    Ventilators
    Safety

    ZOLL To Increase Ventilator Production To 10,000 Per Month

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ZOLL Medical Corporation will increase production of ventilators 25-fold over recent production volumes.
    March Madness employee morale
    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: Do Playoffs Pay Off At Work?

    When it comes to workplace morale, 78% of employees at companies that celebrate sports events like March Madness say they improve team spirit.
    energy efficiency and smart building investments
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Planned Energy Efficiency, Smart Building Investments Soar

    75 percent of organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency and smart buildings, according to Johnson Controls' 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
    MetLife Investment Management
    Energy Management & Lighting

    MetLife Recognized For Energy Efficiency Leadership

    MetLife Investment Management's 910,000-square-foot building in Washington, DC is a Better Buildings showcase project and saves 31% annually on energy costs.
    PepsiCo renewable electricity
    Environment

    PepsiCo To Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity In The U.S.

    PepsiCo's efforts in the U.S. will build upon its global progress in switching to renewable electricity in Europe and Mexico.
    Construction & Retrofits

    ASHRAE Breaks Ground On Global HQ Renovation Project

    The two-story, 66,700 square-foot building in Peachtree Corners, GA will showcase ASHRAE's best practices and help achieve its vision of a healthy and sustainable environment.
    office etiquette
    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: Your Potty Mouth Is Not OK (The Blue Hair Is Fine)

    A new office etiquette survey from Accountemps reveals that bad language, pets, and political décor are the biggest workplace offenses.
    energy efficiency plans
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Companies Control Majority Of U.S. Energy Use, But Most Lack Efficiency Goals

    New ACEEE research finds that companies control about three-fourths of U.S. energy use, but most do not set energy-saving targets or have comprehensive efficiency plans.
    Office Recycling Resolutions
    Workplace Culture

    Toxic Cultures, Negative Behaviors Prevalent In The Workplace

    New report from EVERFI finds that negative stress, as well as high rates of toxic and negative culture, are common in the workplace.
    Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
    Sustainable Solutions & Technologies

    Bonnaroo Turns 180 Tons Of Trash Into Treasure

    With Help from Eco-Products, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival turned 180 tons of what would have been waste into compost after the four-day event.
    MLB
    Environment

    USGBC Announces 2019 Green Building Leadership Awards

    Microsoft and the Minnesota Twins are among the recipients to be recognized next month during the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Atlanta.
    Workplace Culture
    Workplace Culture

    Toxic Workplace Cultures Cost Companies Billions

    American businesses lost $223 billion over the last five years due to bad workplace culture, according to a new report from SHRM.
    Renewable Electricity
    Environment

    Unilever Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Across Five Continents

    The company's facilities across five continents have achieved 100% renewable grid electricity use, a year ahead of the company's global 2020 target.
    AI artificial intelligence
    Workplace Culture

    Most Employers Aren’t Worried About Unethical Use Of AI: Should They Be?

    Recent research from Genesys found that 40% of employers without a written policy on the ethical use of AI/bots believe their companies should have one: 54% of employees agree.
    political discussion
    Question Of The Week

    Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity?

    More than half of employees think politics don't affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussions at work, according to new survey data from Clutch.
    office relocation
    Workplace Culture

    The Top 6 Benefits Of An Office Relocation

    Although office relocation can be an unwelcome distraction for some employees, moving your office can result in a more comfortable, productive, and appealing space for all.
    St. Louis Cardinals
    Environment

    EPA Recognizes St. Louis Cardinals’ Decade Of Reducing Food Waste

    Last year, the Cardinals and concessionaire Delaware North diverted more than 226 tons of food from landfills and donated almost 10 tons of food equal to 13,000 meals to those in need.
    headquarters
    Environment

    Canon Canada HQ Earns LEED® Gold Certification

    The 180,000-square-foot, five-story building includes elements that encourage collaboration, foster well-being, and promote practices that reduce its carbon footprint.
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