World Focus on Ethical Sourcing Turns to California as Leaders Gather

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 16:35

The World focus on ethical sourcing of materials will shift to California next month when the Conflict-Free Smelter Initiative (CFSI) holds its annual meeting in Santa Clara.

3S Awards 2016 Call for Applications

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 15:30

The 2016 GSC 3S Awards is the global benchmark for excellence in sustainable and socially responsible practices in global sourcing and supply. The 3S Awards is an international awards program now accepting applications and nominations!

Seattle: First City in the U.S to Incentivize Living Buildings with Pilot Program

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 15:00

On October 7, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed legislation to continue the Living Building Pilot Program until 2025. The updated Living Building program legislation expands on a pilot program started in 2009 and increases the number of buildings that can participate to twenty. There are new provisions and adjustments in the legislation that align better with city and state laws, as well as streamline building codes to incentivize developers on adopting regenerative building practices.

Conserving Through the Cold Winter Months

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 10:30

Winter can be beautiful and tons of fun, but it also means icy roads, snow storms, and high heating and electrical bills. Things no business looks forward too. That said, there are many “quick fixes” you and your property can do to help conserve, and keep those costs under control:

Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG Conference) Highlights IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Challenges and Solutions

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 15:45

On October 11, the AIAG IMDS & Product Chemical Compliance Conference brought together representatives from various tiers of the automotive supply chain to learn tools and strategies for tackling the compliance challenges faced by the automotive industry.

New Series Uses Insights from University Presidents to Explore Ties Between Campus Living, Quality Of Life and Academic Performance

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 12:30

City of Birmingham Joins Trane in Launching Energy Saving Upgrades at Sustainability Commitment Signing Ceremony

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 12:15

In partnership with Trane, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, formalized its commitment to sustainability and launched energy saving upgrades to 125 city buildings at an Oct. 5 event at Titusville Public Library.

Maytag Providing Support for California HomeAid Project

Wed, 10/12/2016 - 14:00

CBRE Study Finds San Francisco The Nation’s Greenest City

Wed, 10/12/2016 - 14:05

Institutional owners of office buildings continued to pursue green building certifications in the 30 largest U.S. markets during 2015. Continuing an upward trend over the past decade, green certifications are now held by 11.8 percent of all surveyed buildings, representing 40.2 percent of all office space. Both figures are slightly above last year’s results, according to the third annual Green Building Adoption Index study by CBRE Group, Inc. and Maastricht University. “Green” office buildings in the U.S. are defined as those that hold either an EPA ENERGY STAR label, USGBC LEED certification or both.

Leading Green Building Consortium Expands on First Anniversary

Wed, 10/12/2016 - 09:20