Long-term goals and promises are great, but results are what matter. As owners, lenders, and regulators converge on higher expectations for sustainable buildings, credible data is no longer negotiable. Heading into 2026, make sure every claim is...

The hardest part of climate reporting isn’t tracking what you control, it’s figuring out what you don’t. That’s why Scope 3 emissions deserve your attention; it’s where the majority of emissions live, and where regulators and customers are now...

If one more three-letter acronym makes your eyes glaze over, fair. But extended producer responsibility (EPR) deserves your attention because it doesn’t just live in the legal department. It can change operations, data, supplier conversations, and...

How do you budget for a year when compliance costs are climbing, energy prices swing like a pendulum, and climate disruptions don’t wait their turn? If you’re building a 2026 budget, you’re doing it in a very different operating environment than...

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...

“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...

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...

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.”

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...