Committing to Net Zero: How Businesses are Meeting Their Carbon Pledge

Study finds 87% of U.S. companies view sustainability as a long-term investment rather than a cost. Leaders of large U.S. companies have realized that sustainability is key to their success. The energy efficiency of the buildings they own and/or lease has become a top priority. This impacts portfolio and facility managers overseeing building management, maintenance, refurbishing and construction, as well as vendors and commercial real estate professionals who support these efforts. In fact, the top priorities for sustainability initiatives companies expect to take over the next year will focus on the physical spaces where they operate, according to a new survey conducted by Honeywell and The Business Journals and 84% of respondents believe their companies can generate economic value by identifying and addressing social problems that intersect with their companies. To get more insight on the initiatives companies are taking, download this paper created by Honeywell and The Business Journals documenting the sustainability landscape for commercial buildings.

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Committing to Net Zero: How Businesses are Meeting Their Carbon Pledge

Demystifying sustainability-linked loans

Just as there are no shortcuts in improving ESG performance, there are no shortcuts in structuring a high-quality sustainability-linked loan.

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To demystify the supply chain, know the risks and costs

Leverage can make things happen, no matter the size of your company. Here's how to boost leverage to bring sustainability into your supply chain.

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To demystify the supply chain, know the risks and costs

What the Army can teach smart city planners

The military is evaluating new priorities for sustainable development that will directly impact communities across the United States.

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What Snakes and Ladders means to a top environmental standard

Will the next-generation ISO 14001 standard help or hinder companies' environmental management? Here's why it could go either way.

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