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The Journey of a Sustainable Building

As the world takes action to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, many tactics are lumped under the term “sustainability”. Investors, developers, and communities are starting to demand more ethical and environmental practices from businesses....

The Role of Building Envelope Commissioning in Sustainable Design

Careful consideration of the building envelope is essential to all modern construction and renovation projects. Whether you seek enhanced LEED certification or a more efficient building design, Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) will play an...

Why You Should Care About Materiality

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is an increasingly important consideration for businesses in all industries. The days of ‘profit over all else’ are behind us. This is confirmed through studies, public pressure, and industry...

Need Metrics for your ESG Report?

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives bring to the forefront an organization’s ability to report transparently on the full spectrum metrics including environmental impacts, workplace safety, and community involvement. Reporting...

Fast Track to LEED

If you are interested in future-proofing your build, reaping the benefits of tax incentives, and meeting ESG targets, LEED Certification is the perfect place to start.

The Top 10 Emerald Blogs of 2022

Sustainability saw steady growth in multiple industries during 2022 and further entered mainstream conversations in the public and private sectors. This trend is driven by growing consumer demand for businesses to improve their environmental and...

Financing Solar In 2023

The Solar Energy Industries Association estimates that in 2021, 46% of all new electricity added to the United States energy grid was solar. Furthermore, they forecast the solar industry will double over the next five years, burgeoned by increasing...

Not All Building Materials Are Equal

What we put inside a building matters to sustainable performance, the project's embodied carbon profile, and a healthy environment. There are many factors that make up sustainable products. A sustainable product can simply be defined as a product...

The Emissions DNA of Building Materials: Embodied Carbon

When considering Scope 1 and 2 emissions, most people think of the impact of energy use for heating, lighting, and transportation. But for those who serve businesses focused on emissions reductions, it is not enough to focus on a building design...