Quantcast
Channel: Sustainability - Industry Coverage for Facilities Management Professionals
Browsing all 1257 articles
Browse latest View live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

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. - Read: Five Ways To Get Your Building Green For...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 4.0

Version 4.0 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard is the most ambitious and actionable standard yet for safe, circular, responsibly made products. - Read: Cradle to Cradle Certified...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Data Center Trends To Watch In 2021

Uptime Institute has identified factors expected to impact data center facilities management this year and in the future. - Read: Data Center Trends To Watch In 2021 at FacilityExecutive.com.

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Global Real Estate CEOs Plan For The Industry’s Future

From indoor air quality to a lack of flexibility, COVID-19 has exposed how buildings are falling short in providing livable, healthy, and sustainable spaces. - Read: Global Real Estate CEOs Plan For...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

President Biden Invites Johnson Controls’ CEO To Address Climate Issues

During the Leaders Summit on Climate, George Oliver will address the business community's role in supporting climate action and policy, creating jobs, and economic growth. - Read: President Biden...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Ericsson Factory In Lewisville, TX Achieves LEED Gold

The design and operation of this 5G Smart Factory, which opened in Spring 2020, is part of Ericsson’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030. - Read: Ericsson Factory In Lewisville, TX Achieves LEED Gold at...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

A Look At Energy Benchmarking Options

For organizations that want sustained improvement in energy performance—and sustained cost savings—EPA recommends energy benchmarking as a first step. - Read: A Look At Energy Benchmarking Options at...

View Article

Get The Message: Reduce Water Use

In facilities, communicating conservation efforts and results to occupants makes a difference. Plus, water management Q&A. - Read: Get The Message: Reduce Water Use at FacilityExecutive.com.

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Walmart Selects View Smart Glass For New Home Office Campus

View smart windows automatically adjust in response to the sun, increase access to natural light, minimize heat and glare, and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. - Read: Walmart...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins

The International Code Council's 41st annual awareness campaign about building safety features free resources and events for the public. - Read: Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins at...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

University Of Arizona Cuts Carbon Footprint With All-Renewable Power

In a partnership with Tucson Electric Power, the campus will obtain all of its grid-based electricity from renewable sources, cutting its greenhouse gas footprint by nearly one-third. - Read:...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Georgia Tech Earns Living Building Certification For Kendeda Building

Meeting all seven Petals in the Living Building Challenge — Place, Water, Energy, Health + Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty — the Kendeda Building is the first Living Certified building of its...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

USGBC Develops New Pilot Credits In Response To COVID-19

USGBC’s LEED Safety First credits are helping facility management teams provide healthy spaces and assisting with building reentry. - Read: USGBC Develops New Pilot Credits In Response To COVID-19 at...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Park District Offsets Electrical Costs With Rooftop Solar Array

Trane’s Renewable Energy Solutions installed at the Vernon Hills Park District’s maintenance facility produces enough energy to offset 70% of the building’s annual electric usage. - Read: Park District...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

2021 Green Lease Leaders Announced

Organized by IMT and the U.S. DOE Better Buildings Alliance, this program highlights organizations achieving green lease success. - Read: 2021 Green Lease Leaders Announced at FacilityExecutive.com.

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs

New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize. - Read: DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

The COVID-19 Aftermath: What’s The Impact On Facility Managers?

In the wake of COVID-19, hybrid workplaces may present the best solution for both organizations and employees. - Read: The COVID-19 Aftermath: What’s The Impact On Facility Managers? at...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold

Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters. - Read: Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold at...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

7-Eleven Expanding EV Charging Across Locations

By the end of 2022, the retailer plans to install 500 Direct Current Fast Charging ports for electric vehicle drivers at its U.S. and Canada stores. - Read: 7-Eleven Expanding EV Charging Across...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

One Years’ Waste Could Build More Than 538 Statues Of Liberty

New research by Compare the Market reveals the number of times different countries could re-create iconic landmarks based on their daily plastic waste. - Read: One Years’ Waste Could Build More Than...

View Article
Browsing all 1257 articles
Browse latest View live