Environment

How Do Buildings Affect Climate Change? Why do sustainable building practices matter? Articles covering the broader concept of environmental awareness, including corporate social responsibility, climate change, and other news about how facility managers can impact the environment are included.



Crypto.com Arena

Crypto.com Arena Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating

To achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, Crypto.com Arena met rigorous requirements related to its operational policies, maintenance protocols, and emergency plans.
USGBC LEED Fellows 2023

USGBC Celebrates 2023 Class Of LEED Fellows

The U.S. Green Building Council has selected 21 sustainability leaders from around the world to receive the highest recognition for green building professionals.
climate change and violence

Listen Now: Climate Change’s Impact On Violence

A behavioral risk expert discusses how climate change is impacting human behavior, creating an increased risk of workplace violence.
Wasted Food

Washington Welcomes First-Of-Its-Kind Wasted Food To Renewable Energy Facility

Divert, Inc.'s Longview, WA facility will help Pacific Northwest businesses and local jurisdictions reduce wasted food and comply with waste regulations.
Fast Foamer Technology, Floor Care

Revolutionizing Floor Care: 85% Less Water!

Starnet Floor Care and Foaming Floors revolutionize carpet maintenance with the earth friendly Fast Foamer Technology, conserving water, enhancing cleanliness, and extending asset lifecycles.
Extreme Weather

Standing Up To Extreme Weather

Routine inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) is a critical part of a facility manager’s role when dealing with extreme weather.
August 2023 Issue

Facility Executive: August 2023 Issue

The August 2023 issue explores the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in building operations, cyber attacks, workplace violence, extreme weather, and more.
Fitwell Certification

Nine New Companies Commit To Fitwel Certification

Leading insurance, real estate, financial services, and sustainability companies have committed to health at scale as Fitwel Champions, Providers, and Partners.
Honda Cintas uniform recycling

Cintas First Aid And Safety Location Earns VPP Star Site Certification

OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program recognizes Cintas location as a top worksite for safety and health management and practices. Plus, old uniforms get a new ride.
bird conservation.

How Bird-Friendly Building Policies Have Improved

Many U.S. cities and counties have emerged as leaders in advancing bird-friendly building design and practice over the past two decades.
energy consumption

3 Crucial Ways To Energize Profitability

These facilities management strategies can drastically reduce operational costs, lessen environmental impact, and improve the working environment for employees.
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail

Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail Opens To The Public

The world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop, the Treetop Trail makes use of the zoo’s original monorail which was retired in 2013.
Solar Projects

Johnson Controls, Constellation Plan Pennsylvania Solar Projects

Two new solar projects will support four Johnson Controls facilities, advance company goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero operations by 2040.
Sustainability Trends

Sustainability: 7 Trends Shaping Business In 2023

A new report from AccountAbility brings key sustainability issues and priorities into focus, and explores the business opportunities they present.
Air Quality

Three Tips To Keep IAQ Safer When Outdoor Air Is Unhealthy

From wildfire smoke to air pollution-ridden cities, facility managers must focus on healthier indoor air quality amidst outdoor air crisis fueled by climate change. Honeywell provides tips for keeping IAQ safer. 
Sustainability Goals

6 Ways To Meet Your Workplace Sustainability Goals

While many companies talk the talk of sustainability, far fewer walk the walk. Here’s how to accelerate sustainability progress at your facilities.
Electric Boilers

Transitioning To Eco-Friendly Electric Boilers: 4 Key Considerations

When converting to electric boilers, consider power availability, how equipment fits, installation costs, and system reliability.
Net Zero Goals

Capital Planning: Balancing Rising Costs With Net Zero Goals

View this free video webinar and learn how to balance the rising cost of capital projects with mandates for long-term net zero plans.
Building Energy Codes

ACEEE Awarded $9.6M To Lead Effort To Update Building Energy Codes

ACEEE will lead a national effort to implement updated building energy codes that will reduce energy costs for households and businesses while cutting climate pollution.
Climate Change Action

Climate Change Action: A Priority For The Gen Z Workforce

Nearly half (48%) of Gen Z workers in the UK would consider leaving a job that didn’t deliver on its sustainability promises.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Capital Improvements

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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