Tag: Natural Resources Defense Council

Back to Basics: Workplace Heat Safety for Facilities

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 19, 2024 Back to Basics

Updated: Jun 20, 2024

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know.  June is National Safety Month, and in this month’s Back to Basics, we look at workplace heat safety—a major concern not only for those working outdoors but also for indoor workers in facilities with lots of heat. […]

How California Can Slash Carbon from Building Materials

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 14, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 14, 2023

The carbon emissions associated with materials used in the built environment, referred to as “embodied carbon,” are estimated to contribute up to 11% of all global energy-related carbon emissions. According to a new report from sustainable development consultancy Arup, developed on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), California is one of the first states in […]