Filter Results: Carbon_Footprint
Greenhouse gas: The more we talk of, the more it grows
Our beautiful planet Earth is threatened by looming dark clouds. The global output of heat-trapping carbon dioxide jumped by the biggest amount on record … more
US Firms Barely Rank in Global Climate Change Disclosure Lists
When it comes to comprehensive climate change disclosure, it’s safe to say that European companies blow their North American counterparts out of the water … more
UN’s Method for Measuring Building Emissions May Become ISO Standard
The world’s built environment consumes as much as 40 percent of global energy use. That makes for a massive carbon footprint, but until recently, the building sector didn’t have a universal framework to measure carbon emissions produced during a building’s operations … more
How to Get the Most Out of Your High Performance Building
Improving building systems performance has the attention of the corner office and the Oval Office with good reason. Energy prices continue to rise. … more
Cloud Computing Can Save Big Firms Billions in Energy Costs
Want to save money while shrinking your company’s carbon footprint? Look no further than cloud computing, experts say … more
7 Sustainability Trends Every CFO Needs to Know
Chief Financial Officers are already involved in many aspects of sustainability. Numerous functional teams that work on parts of sustainability report to the CFO. These groups include investor relations, risk management, EHS, legal, procurement/supply chain, IT, facilities/real estate, and HR … more
CEOs Embrace Sustainability
Corporate sustainability is coming of age. An overwhelming majority of FTSE 500 companies now voluntarily measure, manage, and publicly disclose their carbon emissions; and a collection of hi-tech solutions, clean technologies, and market tools have evolved in recent years to meet these demands … more
Reaching the Crossroads of Corporate Sustainability and Strong Business Practices
The intersection of corporate sustainability and smart business practices is a crossroads that companies can no longer afford to avoid on the path to increased productivity and reduced costs … more
Carbon Footprint Gaining A Place On The FM Agenda
If a building pulls electricity from the grid, burns oil or natural gas, or uses products and services, the building has a carbon footprint … more
Backed by $7.6 Trillion Worth of Investors, CDP Urges Companies to Cut Emissions
Institutional investors managing $7.6 trillion yesterday called on companies in the FTSE Global 500 to institute cost-effective programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions … more