Clarity of Purpose

The first step in a strategic sustainability effort is to define a "North Star" target that will guide goal setting, prioritization, and decision making. Our experience suggests that incremental targets produce uninspiring results: Aim for "less bad," and at the end of the day, modest change is all you will see.

Examine the Issues

Are Green Buildings Keeping Pace with Climate Protection Targets?

Design firms advertise their progress in minimizing the carbon footprint of building operations, but how does this progress compare with the magnitude of the climate change problem?

Transparency and the Triple Bottom Line

The Triple Bottom Line means acknowledging that the choices companies make go beyond the abstract boundaries of “the company.”

Discover Value

Should a LEED-EBOM Certification Figure into Your Next Fiscal Year?

As a building owner or property manager, two of your primary business goals are to maximize net operating income and provide the tenants with a comfortable, well-functioning building.

Managing Sustainability is Managing Change

The process for preparing and aligning an organization around change is as important as the new initiative or strategy itself.

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Why is Sustainability Education Relevant?

We used our first series of webinars not only to educate, but to learn from you. Here's what you told us:

Sustainability as an ethical issue and as a new industry requirement were the two primary drivers of sustainability education, followed by improved job performance and brand value. 68% of respondents felt that more than one category was relevant to their business practices, with 22% of respondents finding all four categories relevant. Tell us what you’re looking for in 2011.