Public

Businesses are faced with increasing pressure to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting into their practices and business models. The pressure comes from multiple stakeholders. According to a recent poll, 88 percent of institutional investors put ESG on par with operational and financial considerations when making investment decisions; 60 percent of employees choose a place…

Renewable energy and sustainable storage methods are arguably the most important transitions the world needs right now to mitigate both climate change and global conflicts. While a lot of progress has been made on both fronts, there is still a long way to go when it comes to creating a carbon-free energy ecosystem. Fortunately, some…

Bexar County Elections Office Election officials, nervous about possible violence, chose a security window film installation to safeguard their facility. “The past year has seen a significant increase in threats of violence against election workers, administrators, officials, and volunteers who administer elections for federal, state, and local office in this country,” says a U.S. Department…

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® requires that an electrical safety program (ESP) be established and documented. Section 110.5(G) requires that electrical safety procedures be developed, and Annex E provides guidance on things to include in a detailed procedure. It is the employer’s responsibility to document procedures applicable to the tasks performed…

  Washington State has become the first U.S. state to incorporate building electrification mandates into statewide energy codes. Beginning in 2023, builders are required to install electric heat pumps for heating and cooling in new commercial buildings and multi-family residences. According to an analysis by the Rocky Mountain Institute, restricting the use of natural gas in buildings…

  Ensuring safety in the workplace is essential. According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in 2020/21 there were 142 workplace fatalities and 441,000 self-reported workplace injuries, including 102,000 that resulted in an absence from work that lasted more than seven days. There are also an estimated 17,000 new cases of breathing…

  In Europe, the road to sustainability is circular. And while the journey is still in its early days, it seems to be picking up speed, thanks to regulation. That’s a conclusion from my time last week in Amsterdam to discuss how the circular economy is shaping up on that side of the pond. I…

Boosted by smart cities, the healthcare sector, and industry partnerships, the global facilities management (FM) market is poised to surpass $2 trillion by 2027, according to research from Global Market Insights Inc. Furthermore, a growing focus on optimization of building performance has positioned facilities management as a key maintenance tool. Evolution of Building Maintenance Demands…

I had the honor of kicking off the Circularity conference in Atlanta last month. Click here to go to an infographic that summarizes the idea I presented (and feel free to use it anytime you need to make a case internally for a circular approach). Read on for more of what I said at Circularity…

Board directors and chairpersons are accustomed to navigating a changing and challenging landscape; from the global pandemic to geopolitics, from humanitarian crises to the climate crisis, and from the rise of tech to the Great Resignation, the role of boards in setting long-term strategic direction has perhaps never been more important. When it comes to…