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  The growing momentum, scope and complexity of environment, social and governance (ESG) investment, corporate policy and reporting has been a signature development across the many topics of recent sustainability conversations. Yet, 2022 has witnessed significant cracks in the coalition of NGO activists, large asset management firms and investment banks that energized this movement. The…

An intelligent water system can not only save water, but also ensure your water is protected from pathogens like Legionella. Here’s what you need to know to keep your water system safe and efficient. Smart buildings use a wide range of existing technologies to facilitate the efficient and economical use of resources. They do this…

  Amid the higher standards of things such as surface disinfection and air quality in facilities since the onset of the pandemic, an executive at Ecolab is urging for a similar focus to be placed on preventing foodborne diseases. Each year in the U.S., an estimated nine million people get sick, 56,000 are hospitalized, and…

The latest report from IFSEC Global into physical access control reveals the views of over 1,000 security, facilities and IT professionals across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. It covers the current technology and credentials in use in 2022, the upgrade plans and challenges, and looks at the future trends ahead. The physical access control…

  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…