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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...

Inside LEED: A Video Walkthrough of a Certified Sustainable Building

Owning or running a building comes with a laundry list of responsibilities, from managing costs to keeping your team happy and productive. So, what if you could check a few big items off that list with one smart move? That’s where LEED certification

Building Equity: The Impact of Community Benefit Agreements

Picture a city where every new development doesn't just bring shiny buildings and economic growth but also lifts the lives of all its residents. This vision is increasingly becoming a reality as communities and developers embrace Community Benefit...

Navigating Net Zero: Your Top Questions Answered

Have you ever wondered about the nitty-gritty details of net zero and how it impacts your business? Well, you're in the right place — this is at the top of our minds at Emerald Built Environments.

Game Changers: Sports Teams Are Investing in Sustainability

Think sports teams are just about winning games and selling merchandise? Think again! Today, they're also scoring big for the environment. With their massive fan bases and high-profile platforms, teams have a unique opportunity to drive sustainable...

Sustainable Healthcare Facilities: Healing the Planet & Patients Alike

When you think of hospitals, you likely envision places of healing, bustling with doctors and nurses, sterile rooms, and advanced medical equipment. But what if these very centers of health are also significant contributors to environmental harm?

Zero Energy Ready Homes and The 45L Tax Credit

In today's sustainability-conscious marketplace, green building certifications are one of the best publicly visible ways for developers to demonstrate their sustainability consciousness. Certifications provide a framework for developers to follow...

The Top 10 Emerald Blogs of 2023

As we set sail into the new year of 2024, it's essential to pause and contemplate the pivotal events that shaped the preceding year. 2023 was a year when the world confronted pressing sustainability challenges head-on, ranging from the urgent...

Pro Tips for GHG Emissions Reporting Success

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting is crucial to any sustainability program, whether for corporate ESG or because your customers are requiring it. It is one of the most prevalent environmental criteria the public associates with climate change...