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  Trust in leadership is at an all-time low. A majority of people surveyed by Edelman in 28 countries believe that government and business leaders are purposely misleading people. This isn’t only the case in low power distance cultures like the US and Sweden. Leaders’ credibility is also low in places like Japan and France….

A forthcoming proposed rule from the Biden administration will require contractors supplying goods and services to the federal government to disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other climate-related risks. The rule follows similar requirements proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to the disclosure of climate change risks. The proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation…

  According to the latest figures published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 123 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year. The annual data release covers the period from April 2021 to March 2022, during which time most pandemic restrictions were lifted and the economy began returning to…

ECM pumps have huge potential for savings, and a new label quickly and easily shows how efficient particular products are. Recent advancements in motor controls have had huge impacts on the circulator pump market. Specifically, circulator pumps with what are known as Electronically Commutated Motors, or ECMs, trigger an intelligent speed control system that provides…

Which code or standard applies to hazardous materials? How much of a particular hazardous material can be stored or used? What floor of the building can that hazardous material be stored or used on? These are all questions some are faced with daily. There is an assumption that people, such as facility managers, building owners,…

Corporate commitments to carbon neutrality, or net zero, continue to surge as business leaders race to re-align strategic priorities with consumer, investor, and regulatory pressure for urgent climate action. The United Nations Race to Zero Campaign — which is credited as the largest and fastest growing alliance of businesses committed Paris Agreement mitigation targets — has…

Consumers are vulnerable to false or misleading claims about the environmental credentials of companies, products and services, according to new research that underscores the need for stronger protections and targeted interventions to curb the impacts of “greenwashing.” A major new Behavioural Insights Team (BI Team) study published last month found that more than half —…

Solar panels, heat pumps and hydrogen are all building blocks of a clean energy economy. But are they truly “essential to the national defense”? President Joe Biden proclaimed that they are in early June when he authorized using the Defense Production Act to ramp up their production in the U.S., along with insulation and power…

Thousands of communities have committed to becoming net zero in the coming decades. Whether your community has started on a plan or is still considering net zero, now is the time for all of us to start seriously addressing climate change. That means building the right infrastructure for cheaper energy, cleaner air and water, and…

Facility management is not for the weak-willed—it is a tough job that demands a professional that is all things to all people: builder, fixer, tinkerer, mover, problem-solver, even confidante. The facility manager must navigate a schedule that serves up curveballs on an hourly basis and which is expected to run like clockwork. Part of what…