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With many of us now choosing to work from home, the onus has been placed on businesses to improve working environments if they want staff to come into the workplace more often than not. Companies of all sizes need to think about the little things that they can do to have a positive impact on […]
More than 50 school leaders from 16 states recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for the first-ever Clean Energy Schools Symposium—a national meeting of school decision-makers who have flipped the switch to clean energy and are actively inspiring and supporting other schools across the country to do the same. National clean energy nonprofit Generation180 hosted the […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $50 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states to ensure that smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing are more accessible by domestic manufacturing firms. The State Manufacturing Leadership Program aims to remove existing barriers that prevent innovative, data-driven tools and technologies from being used by small- and medium-sized […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy have announced the winners of the 2023 ENERGY STAR Awards. These 220 organizations, which represent the top ENERGY STAR partners, are making significant contributions in support of the clean energy transition. They come from 37 states and multiple economic sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, […]
While the COVID-19 pandemic forced many to work remotely, the post-pandemic era has led to the creation of a hybrid model whereby employees come to the office sometimes and work remotely other times. As companies look to downsize facility office spaces and save money, the traditional office model, whereby employees have their own full-time desks, […]
Prior to Major League Baseball’s 2023 Opening Day, Boston Red Sox leaders hosted a tour to preview offseason improvements made to Fenway Park. On March 28, Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy and COO Jonathan Gilula led a tour with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to officially unveil updated spaces and amenities for players and fans […]
American Airlines Center (AAC) in Dallas, Texas, will host the end of March Madness as the remaining four women’s basketball teams duke it out for the championship from March 31 to April 2, 2023. Whether you’ll watch the games from a stadium seat or see all the action from the comfort of your home, you’ll […]
With recession concerns and rising costs squeezing margins for many employers, 84% of CEOs in a recent KPMG survey said that they had cut or were considering cutting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs. Now, a new survey from Esker suggests that such measures may be short-sighted, as an employer’s demonstrated commitment to sustainability has become essential to many […]
NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, will be the home of the ultimate thrill of victory and the agony of defeat for the remaining four teams of March Madness, as the NCAA Basketball Men’s Final Four and championship games will be held there April 1–3, 2023. It’s a great way to get excited as this large […]
On this latest episode of FMA Shorts, Caitlin Horsley, senior manager of ESG programs at F5, discusses the key pillars of ESG initiatives. This clip was taken from a recent webinar panel session titled “Why Your ESG Strategy Relies on Facilities Management.” The full session is available for FREE on-demand here.