Tag: Sustainability

Sustainable design concepts and innovation seek to reduce the negative impacts on the environment, and enhance the health and comfort of building occupants.

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC Celebrates New Facility

New 400,000-square-foot Distribution and Training Center in Florence, NJ is intended to strengthen the company’s supply chain, provide efficient heat pump distribution to the Northeastern U.S.
Catawba College

College Achieves Carbon Neutrality Seven Years Ahead Of Goal

Catawba College in North Carolina is the 13th in the nation and first certified institution in the Southeast to reach Net Zero.
Los Angeles Energy Star

Los Angeles Tops EPA’s 2023 Cities For ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

Washington, DC; Atlanta; San Francisco; and New York round out the top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency and reducing emissions.
Polaris

United Rentals Introduces Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic UTVs

The all-electric Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic UTV was created to help consumers meet sustainability initiatives while maintaining job sites.
St. John’s College Santa Fe

Solar, Energy Efficiency Project To Save College $100K Per Year

Through a partnership with Ameresco, St. John’s College Santa Fe will receive renewable and energy efficiency upgrades designed to save over $100,000 annually.
EV fleet

Schilling Hard Cider Rolls Out Industry’s First Fully EV Fleet

Schilling Hard Cider is the first in its industry to commit to an electric vehicle fleet for its sales force.
Ronald McDonald House

Chicago Ronald McDonald House Earns IAQ Verification

The Ronald McDonald House in Chicago is the first to earn the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air.
green groundskeeping

Got Your Goat… Or Sheep? Four Solutions For Sustainable Grounds

From embracing electric to getting goats, an ESFM project manager offers ideas for greener groundskeeping implemented for corporate clients.
amenities

Top Workplace Amenity Trends For 2023

A new report offers a deep dive into the emerging and existing amenities trends that are attracting employees back to the office.
green companies

Canada Names Greenest Employers for 2023

Several organizations have been recognized by the Canada’s Top 100 Employers editorial competition as Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2023.
Net Zero Carbon Buildings

Rethinking Model Energy Codes For Net Zero Carbon Buildings

ACEEE looks at some of the technical aspects of building energy codes that will get states and localities on a path to net zero carbon buildings.
Period Products

Period Products Instead Of Ping-Pong?

How offering free period products can support a healthy and equitable workplace experience.
Water Conservation

A Critical Tool For Water Conservation

Facility executives play a key role in advancing on-site non-potable water reuse to help create a sustainable future.
electric vehicles

How Large Buildings Can Fuel The EV Revolution

It's critical that large facilities and buildings do their part to enable more affordable and greener charging of electric vehicles.
Solar Education Facility

Rooftop Solar Installation Illuminates Young Minds

In Virginia, the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department's new solar education facility sparks children’s interest in renewable energy.
water management

Managing Carbon Emissions Through Water Management

Water waste in buildings is a significant issue, with approximately 25% of all water entering buildings going to waste.
Workplace Sustainability

Workplace Sustainability Matters: Employees Weigh In

Sustainability concerns play an increasing part in where people want to work, where they want to invest, and who they want to do business with, finds a new survey from Esker.
Supply Chain

Top Priorities For Supply Chains: Workforce, Risk Mitigation

With a growing need for transparency and sustainability, supply chain leaders are increasing investments in tech and innovation.
Facility Managers

Facility Managers Can Help Achieve Sustainability Goals

Facility managers’ role in achieving building performance standards and sustainability goals can vary depending on building procedures.
green leases

Green Leases: Three Actions To Drive Decarbonization

With just seven years left to halve emissions in the built environment and meet the Paris Agreement scenario, green leases can benefit landlords and tenants while serving to decarbonize real estate.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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