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.

The Impact Of Ambitious Net Zero Targets In The UK

The UK’s nationwide goal for net-zero by 2050 for buildings and energy efficiency has incentives for success and penalties for non-compliance.
Sustainable Olympic Games

Sustainability Tech Modernizes Today’s Olympics Arenas

Organizers aim to model smart energy use while providing optimal comfort and safety for athletes and spectators at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sustainability In Groundskeeping

Sustainability In Groundskeeping

A sustainable groundskeeping management plan includes operations and maintenance, soil conditions, water requirements, wildlife, and climate.
USGBC headquarters

USGBC HQ Earns Triple Platinum Certification: LEED, TRUE, WELL

The U.S. Green Building Council’s new Washington, DC headquarters focuses on decarbonization, indoor environmental quality, and resource efficiency.
Green Cleaning

Green Cleaning: Back To The Future

Facility management staff need to retrain their green cleaning muscle.
women in a retail store.

How Real-Time Data Can Reduce Emissions At Retail Operations

Facility executives of retail locations need to balance creating an incredible customer experience while meeting sustainability goals.
Greener Cities

The Way Forward For Greener Cities

Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
K-12 Schools

ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools

Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.
Energy Roadmap To Net Zero

Building An Energy Roadmap To Net Zero

Reaching net zero is a collaborative journey for facility managers.
waste management

3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024

Digital tools are driving better practices and supporting overall waste management and sustainability goals.
Building Resilience

Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster

Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.
Facility Executive October 2023 Issue

Facility Executive: October 2023 Issue

The October 2023 issue of Facility Executive explores facility resilience, risk management, the path to net zero, EV adoption, Legionella prevention, and more.
solar panels

Harnessing The Power Of Onsite Solar

To enhance facility efficiency, sustainability, and profitability, facility executives should consider implementing onsite solar solutions.
REI Co-op

New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis

REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
Severe Weather

Preparing For A Power Emergency

Over the past year, severe weather events and power grid problems have struck various regions, acting as a resounding wake up call to commercial buildings.
ESFM IFMA Awards of Excellence

ESFM Wins IFMA Award For Sustainable Facility Operations

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped New Jersey medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early.
LEED v5

USGBC Launches Draft LEED v5 For Operations And Maintenance

LEED v5 O+M focuses on setting existing buildings on decarbonization path and addresses equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience
Fast Foamer Technology, Floor Care

Fast Foamer Technology Revolutionizes Floor Care With 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.
thermal energy storage

New Commercial Buildings Must Incorporate Sustainability-Minded Approach 

Thermal energy storage provides practical benefits in terms of load management and cost reduction, contributes to sustainability goals, and enhances a facility’s overall prestige.
Assessing Industry Benchmarks for Energy Savings and Sustainability

Watch This: Assessing Industry Benchmarks For Energy Savings & Sustainability

This free video webinar provides valuable insights into industry benchmarks, allowing participants to gauge their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
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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