Tag: ESG

Carbon Data Management: Reducing Emissions for More Efficient Facilities

By Bryan Hopper, ENGIE Impact Jun 19, 2025 Green Building

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Carbon data management is an enterprise-wide effort, requiring the tracking of resources including energy, waste, and more. Facilities managers (FMs) play a crucial role in supporting an organization’s sustainability efforts. Working closely with carbon and sustainability teams within their organization and incorporating data-driven decarbonization strategies into day-to-day facility operations can simultaneously drive sustainability goals and operational […]

Can Replacing Battery-Powered IoT with RF Technology Help Boost ESG Goals?

By Dr. Charles Greene, Powercast Corp. Jun 13, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. As the U.S. smart building market reached $24.66 billion in 2024, the demand for Internet of Things (IoT)-driven automation continues to rise. From environmental sensors to access control systems, smart buildings rely heavily on […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ Arena Scores Top Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 3, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 3, 2025

Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The facility joins Portland’s Moda Center as one of only two NBA arenas to achieve Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) and now represents […]

Unlocking the Future of Commercial Facilities Through Occupancy Setbacks

By Sadiq Syed, Schneider Electric May 12, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: May 12, 2025

Commercial office building owners are racing to make their properties smarter, more resilient, and more adaptive. The drive for greater energy efficiency and occupant comfort is intensifying, fueled by the need to deliver rapid returns on investment while navigating rising electricity and operational costs. Supporting Net-Zero Goals Occupancy setbacks have been identified as a powerful […]

Georgia College Earns Top LEED Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 12, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 12, 2025

Agnes Scott College’s Main Hall—an iconic building that has served as the architectural centerpiece of the Decatur, Ga.-based college since 1891—has been certified LEED Platinum, the highest level in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification rating system. Following a renovation project, Main Hall now joins Rebekah Scott Hall as the college’s second building […]

What Facilities and Fleet Managers Need to Know About CNG

By Dave Mrowzinski, IGS Energy May 2, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 5, 2025

For organizations managing large-scale facilities and vehicle fleets, including those in manufacturing, logistics, and municipal operations, every effort to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support sustainability goals can make a meaningful difference. That’s especially true when it comes to fueling the vehicles that keep operations running smoothly. Business owners, fleet managers, and drivers seeking greater […]

Unlocking Long-Term Savings, Efficiency Through Smart Waste Practices

By Perry Moss, Quest Resource Management Group Apr 22, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 22, 2025

As sustainability becomes a vital component of facilities management, it’s essential to view waste management strategies not just as a responsibility but as a valuable pathway to achieving immediate cost savings and long-term operational efficiency. By transforming waste practices from reactive measures to proactive investments, facilities managers can significantly enhance their operational performance, create a […]

How Solar Can Optimize Costs and Sustainability for Food and Beverage Facilities

By James Presta, REC Solar Apr 10, 2025 Sustainability/Business Continuity

Updated: Apr 10, 2025

In the food and beverage industry, facilities managers face the daunting task of balancing tight profit margins with the need to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and affordable products. For food processors, the net profit margin is just 6.01%, while beverage companies have a net profit margin between 9.29% and 14.07%. Rising energy prices, evolving consumer demands, […]

EaaS and Microgrids: A Game-Changer for Retailers Facing Rising Energy Costs

By Kirk Edelman, SolMicroGrid Mar 12, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 12, 2025

The average roof of a large retail store like Walmart spans a massive 180,000 square feet—roughly the size of three football fields. There are over 100,000 superstores in the U.S. with nearly 7.2 billion combined square feet of rooftop space, equivalent to the entire city of El Paso, Texas. According to an Environment America study, […]