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By 2050, carbon dioxide removal could be a $1.2 trillion industry. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Mark Patel joins editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss McKinsey’s recent report about the business of carbon dioxide removal and how it could play a vital role in responding to hard-to-abate emissions in various sectors. In…

As many companies evaluate their impact on the planet, developing programs and practices that align with their ESG goals, facility cleaning and maintenance are certainly areas to consider. “In today’s landscape, where sustainability dominates discussions, there’s a heightened urgency to enact changes that will truly help our planet,” said Carlos Albir, Jr., Vice President of…

Waste disposal systems in multi-residential buildings are under a great amount of pressure. Every day, residents pack their garbage down the interconnecting metal chutes which make up a building’s garbage disposal system, culminating in the garbage room. Cleanliness and garbage rooms may not instantly seem conducive, but the sanitary health of the waste disposal room…

Critical facilities can’t afford downtime, so they need to be proactive to avoid power shortages It’s not hyperbolic to say America, and much of the world, for that matter, is totally dependent on the internet. Schools, homes, dental offices, businesses, and even social interaction rely on this global system to function, and this practice will…

The plans were made possible through a $6.5 million contribution from the Chivukula family. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) revealed plans for a new center focused on men’s health made possible with the contribution of Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH Foundation. The Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula Men’s Health Center, named in recognition…

“Investing is about reading the undercurrents of history,” says chief executive of Federated Hermes Limited, Saker Nusseibeh. Nusseibeh holds a doctorate in medieval history and, although a subject seemingly not related to finance, he believes it has influenced his investment strategies—by understanding the importance of cultural differences, geopolitics, and trends when doing business. Interpreting long-term…

From restaurants to hotels to office buildings, many places now welcome pets on-property, which can become a challenge for cleaners. As office spaces continue to change and evolve, cleaners need to know how best to clean and sanitize pet-friendly environments for their clients. Planning ahead Get the information to be able to accurately estimate labour…

On April 12, the Biden administration finalized congressionally mandated energy efficiency standards for the most common residential and commercial lightbulbs. The standards will go into effect in July 2028 for newly produced bulbs. Over 30 years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projects the standards will save Americans more than $27 billion on their utility bills…

The Cabinet Office has issued Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 03/24, replacing PPN 03/23 and introducing updates to the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and accompanying statutory guidance for use in public procurement. This development signals a pivotal shift in procurement practices, mandating the adoption of the Common Assessment Standard (CHAS Elite) by contracting authorities in the public…

Get answers to how the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code applies to your facility NFPA 72 is the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code and as stated in its scope: “NFPA 72 covers the application, installation, location, performance, inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, supervising station alarm systems, public emergency alarm reporting…