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Organizations have traditionally had a choice on how to power operations: Make the transition to cleaner energy, or continue business as usual. The decision to switch how companies power their operations is a bit of a gamble. It’s scary to try new things, and traditionally there are greater risks in trying new things than staying…

When cutting carbon emissions for the good of the planet became a corporate responsibility, in some ways it was an easy sell to CEOs. Along with the reputational benefits, companies were also able to work toward energy efficiency and reduced costs under the guise of “going green.” There was also an easy, quantifiable number to…

A museum facility has been rehabilitated into a LEED Gold life sciences building at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1965, Mario Ciampi and associates Richard L. Jorasch and Ronald E. Wagner won a competition held by the University of California, Berkeley, for the design of the University Art Museum. Their winning concept opened in…

The success of any business relies on maintaining good facilities and equipment. Many businesses have acknowledged the evolution of facilities management in recent years, as capabilities have drastically improved with recent technology trends. From monitoring the status of heavy equipment on a mobile app to gaining building access control using wearable technology, the future of…

American business and politics are divided by many issues, perhaps none as much as climate and the push by some investors and business leaders for aggressive environmental, social and governance (ESG) changes. One side sees the dynamic as critical to saving the planet and increasing value for shareholders by addressing risks and opportunities. The other…

After months of negotiations, EU Member States and the European Parliament have agreed to the world’s first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — a tariff on carbon-intensive products, such as cement or fertilizer. While CBAM’s implementation is still being worked out, we at least know the scheme’s scope. CBAM’s purpose The new levy is to…