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GHG Emissions

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...

Building Life Cycle Assessments: The Key to Sustainable, Profitable Projects

When you walk into a new building, it’s easy to notice the surface details: gleaming floors, stylish fixtures, and efficient appliances. What’s less obvious is the “behind-the-scenes” journey that helped shape that building in the first place. From...

Bracing for Change: Navigating the Phase-Out of High-GWP Refrigerants

Shifts in environmental policy are driving significant changes in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world, particularly when it comes to refrigerants. High-Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants like R-410A are being phased...

Emerald Gives 2025: A Catalyst for Sustainable, Nonprofit Leadership

With over $500 billion flowing into U.S. charities annually, the potential for transformative impact is immense. Yet, writing a check often merely scratches the surface of what communities really need. That’s why partnerships between businesses and...

Beyond the Obvious: Uncovering Hidden GHG Emissions in Buildings

We tend to focus on energy consumption when discussing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in buildings, and for good reason. Lighting systems, heating, and air conditioning are often the most visible contributors.

LEED v5 Unpacked: Key Certification Changes for Buildings and Interiors

Sustainability in building design isn’t just about energy efficiency or reducing waste — it’s about creating spaces that work smarter, last longer, and support both people and the planet. That’s where LEED BD+C (Building Design and Construction) and

The Top 10 Blogs of 2024

2024 was a year of extremes and action in the sustainability world. Record-breaking weather events and shifting climate patterns underscored the urgency of addressing global challenges, while bold advancements in building decarbonization and...

Sustainability Codes: How U.S. States Are Pushing Green Standards Forward

From solar panels on rooftops to EV chargers in parking lots, green infrastructure is becoming part of everyday life. But these changes aren’t just a sign of shifting preferences — they’re a result of deliberate policies driving innovation. Solar...

Greenbuild 2024 Wrap-Up: Key Points for Sustainability Success

Another Greenbuild Conference has come and gone, leaving us inspired and energized for the future of sustainability. This November 2024, our team—Abby McDonald, Sophia Hestad, and Savannah Thornburgh—attended the event to explore cutting-edge...