• Decarbonization/Net Zero

    First of its Kind Collaborative Embodied Carbon Measurement Project
    Learn how leading firms are collaborating to develop an innovative carbon assessment tool for the buildings industry.
    May 13, 2025
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    The AECO industry is embracing data-driven decisions, innovative materials, and collaborative initiatives to reduce carbon footprints and achieve sustainability goals.
    Jan. 17, 2025
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    What are your building’s carbon emissions like?
    Building Performance Standards (BPS) are emerging across the United States, and more are on the way. Get your building ready with these considerations for decarbonization.
    Dec. 13, 2024
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    Explore how smart technologies are helping building owners meet growing ESG regulatory demands, optimize energy efficiency, and streamline sustainability reporting.
    Dec. 10, 2024
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    Hannah Debelius, Better Buildings program manager for the Department of Energy, leads a panel at the 2024 BOMA International Conference & Expo. Chun Yee Yip, vice president of social impact for Lendlease (left) and Michelle German, vice president of ESG for LBA Realty (center) discussed real-world strategies to decrease Scope 3 emissions.
    CRE has made huge strides in reducing operational greenhouse gases, but what about the emissions you don’t directly control? This session at the 2024 BOMA International Conference...
    July 16, 2024
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    Denver is one of the eight jurisdictions with a building performance standard where all the rulemaking and policy-setting are complete. More than 40 other jurisdictions are set to join the list by Earth Day 2026.
    An increasing number of jurisdictions are mandating energy use and carbon emissions reductions. Explore what to do and how to prepare your building in this BOMA International ...
    June 12, 2024
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    Wildfires burn near Los Angeles, causing heavy smoke.
    Wildfires and other phenomena are underscoring the links between climate change and public health. What can building owners and managers do to protect people’s health and adapt...
    May 29, 2024
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    The U.S. Department of Energy finalizes standards that decrease carbon emissions for new and renovated federal buildings.
    May 7, 2024
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    Decarbonization aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions, but there are strategies...
    May 6, 2024
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    Real-time, digital collaboration among teams will improve operations and realize reductions in cost, carbon and energy. Here’s how.
    April 15, 2024