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EMERALD BLOG

Beat the Sunset: Federal Energy Incentives Are Ending

For decades, energy incentives have quietly shaped the economics of building upgrades—from efficiency retrofits to clean energy installations. These programs helped justify investment, shorten payback periods, and move projects from idea to...

Engineering the Future of Building Performance

The buildings that thrive in the next decade won’t just look impressive—they’ll be the ones engineered to think ahead. Every chiller, duct, and sensor will have been chosen with a clear purpose: to cut costs, boost resilience, and keep pace with...

What 40 Years of Energy Incentives Tell Us About What’s Next

Every time an LED bulb lights your space, your bottom line benefits from decades of energy-efficiency policy. And it's not just lighting—when the Department of Energy finalized new appliance standards in December 2023, it projected those updates...

5 Signs Your Building Is Wasting Energy (and What It’s Costing You)

“Wait, how did our power bill jump again?”

Most facility teams have asked that question with pure disbelief, knowing that everything else  including operating hours, production hours, staffing, and set-points remained unchanged. The...

The Stakes are Rising: Hotels Need a Sustainability Strategy Now, Not Later

Imagine opening your booking engine tomorrow and finding every other listing wearing a shiny “eco-certified” badge, except yours. That moment is closer than most hoteliers think. Buildings already account for nearly 40% of the world’s energy-related...

EcoVadis & CDP: The Surprise Sustainability Audit and How to Ace It

It lands in your inbox on a Tuesday afternoon:

“Please complete an EcoVadis (or CDP) assessment within 30 days so we can keep you on our approved-supplier list.”

Ecotourism Rising: Transforming Travel and Boosting Sustainability

What if your next vacation could help rebuild a coral reef or restore a forest? For many travelers, that’s not just a dream, it’s the goal. Ecotourism was once a niche market, but it is booming as travelers increasingly prioritize environmental...

What You Say Matters: How to Talk About Sustainability in a Politically Divided World

Language is powerful. It can inspire action, build consensus, or inadvertently spark controversy — especially in the politically charged world of sustainability. Right now, sustainability remains crucial for businesses, communities, and our shared...

Better Data, Smarter Decisions: Why Activity-Based Emissions Reporting Wins

Let’s be honest: reporting your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions isn’t just for the ESG crowd — it’s how smart companies stay competitive. With regulations tightening and investors pushing for greater transparency, accurate emissions data has become a...