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ESFM Wins IFMA Award For Sustainable Facility Operations
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has named ESFM the winner of its 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management. The award recognizes excellence,...
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Preparing For A Power Emergency
Sponsored by The recent power crises that have hit several states across the U.S. in the past year serve as a stark reminder of how vulnerable our energy infrastructure can be in the face of extreme...
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New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis
National specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op has kicked off fulfillment operations from its state-of-the-art distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. The new distribution center will support the...
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Harnessing The Power Of Onsite Solar
Adobe Stock By Geoff Dunican Commercial facilities consume an enormous amount of energy. According to the International Energy Association, buildings and construction account for 30% of global energy...
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Facility Executive: October 2023 Issue
Facility Executive October 2023 Issue (Volume 36, Number 5) Editor’s Letter: Ready For Anything According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. experienced its all-time...
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Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster
By Ryan M. Colker, J.D., CAE From the October 2023 Issue A community’s ability to survive and thrive following a disastrous event often hinges on the state of its building stock. While often taken...
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3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024
By Matt Wheelis From the October 2023 Issue The building construction industry is traditionally one of the most resource-intensive sectors in the world: 36% of all CO2 emissions are related to the...
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Building An Energy Roadmap To Net Zero
By Chris Kaiser From the October 2023 Issue Companies are increasingly setting their sights on ambitious sustainability goals. At the same time, organizations are facing the dual challenge of moving...
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ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools
By Kimberly Raduenz From the October 2023 Issue Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) isn’t something that we would commonly associate with K-12 schools. When ESG reports are mentioned, it’s often...
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The Way Forward For Greener Cities
By Lisa Brown From the October 2023 Issue Local government leaders, from mayors to city council members to county commissioners, and other stakeholders, can have a substantial impact on the health...
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How Real-Time Data Can Reduce Emissions At Retail Operations
Adobe Stock/nataliaderiabina By Jesse Gary and Kelly Land For many people, a typical day might start with a trip to the local coffee shop, a stop at a gas station, a lunch run for a sandwich, swinging...
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Green Cleaning: Back To The Future
By Armando Lezama From the October 2023 Issue Before the COVID-19 pandemic, green cleaning was gaining momentum. Concern about the environmental and human impacts of toxic products and legacy...
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USGBC HQ Earns Triple Platinum Certification: LEED, TRUE, WELL
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Sustainability In Groundskeeping
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Sustainability Tech Modernizes Today’s Olympics Arenas
The glass-roofed Grand Palais, which will house fencing and taekwondo competitions at the 2024 Olympics. (Adobe Stock/Stefan Wolny) By Olivier Vidal and Arthur Chretien The Olympic and Paralympic Games...
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The Impact Of Ambitious Net Zero Targets In The UK
Adobe Stock/ alice_photo By Mark Blyghton and Kendall O’Neill In 2019, the United Kingdom passed legislation to reduce its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. It also set an interim goal to reduce...
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Free This Month! Green Finance For Green Building
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Rooftop Solar Reduces Manufacturer’s Energy Bill, Creates Revenue Stream
Spearheading its transition to a sustainable and more energy-independent future, specialty glassware manufacturer Astraglass Innovations (formerly Andrews Glass), has installed a 203.3kW rooftop solar...
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Do Hotel Guests Care More About IAQ Than Other Amenities?
Adobe Stock/ JR-50 According to a new report from Fellowes, hotel guests consider clean air as one of their top considerations when selecting accommodations for an upcoming trip. The U.S. and Canadian...
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