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Futuristic technology is proving that it can create efficiencies for building operations, and facilities managers are finding ways to incorporate it into their tasks. But while many facilities managers may be knowledgeable about the Internet of Things (IoT), building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), new sustainability measures, and cloud-based solutions, there could be some […]
Waste in manufacturing facilities is a significant issue that has far-reaching impacts on both the environment and operational efficiencies. With manufacturing contributing to over 30% of the nation’s carbon footprint, the need for waste reduction is both critical and urgent. Manufacturers have a golden opportunity to enhance their sustainability and business performance. By using the […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Green Power Leadership Award winners for 2024, honoring four top organizations in the agency’s Green Power Partnership program. This year’s winners are tech giant Microsoft Corp., MilliporeSigma, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Signature Aviation. The EPA’s Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that helps increase clean energy use among U.S. […]
Sustainability is rising to the top of U.S. corporate agendas, with building decarbonization emerging as a critical focus for the years ahead, according to a new survey conducted by Carrier Global Corp. The survey found that 83% of U.S. C-suite executives responding to the survey plan to increase sustainability spending over the next two years, with 57% […]
As a nation, our buildings will play a pivotal role in achieving our clean energy future. Buildings are where we live, work, and play—so it makes sense that we spend 90% of our time in buildings and that our buildings use a substantial amount of energy. Residential and commercial buildings are among the largest sources […]
Why not charge your electric vehicle (EV) while charging yourself up with a strong cup of coffee? That’s what Starbucks and a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary plan to offer customers under a new strategic partnership to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores across the country. The deal is yet another example of major corporations embracing sustainability initiatives. The […]
The Wendy’s Company has partnered with community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy to help Wendy’s restaurants source clean energy and meet corporate sustainability goals. Nearly 100 company-operated restaurants and nearly 40 franchise restaurants in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts are now enrolled in Ampion+, a product that helps organizations reduce energy costs and secure renewable energy certificates […]
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) announced the expansion of its electric-powered fleet across California. In the next several months, 50 Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks will operate out of its manufacturing and distribution facility in Fresno, Calif., and 75 Ford E-Transit electric vans will step-change the electrification of its equipment services fleet across the state. The electric […]
During the opening keynote session of Facilities Management Advisor’s FM Now: Healthy Buildings virtual summit, “Connecting the Dots: Moving Toward an Integrated Approach to Healthy and Sustainable Reporting for Buildings,” the topic of healthy buildings was discussed, including the financial and employee benefits of healthy facilities, how healthy buildings can combat climate change, ways healthy […]
Did you know buildings account for a whopping 37% of all carbon emissions in the world? In order to combat climate change, countries have set a global goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and in order to help save money and the planet, corporations and other organizations have set sustainability targets of their own. […]