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Environment+Energy Leader Awards 2024 Winners Announced

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for its Environmental & Waste Implementation Project with Shell. Consumer & Residential: FLOR, for their Carbon Negative Area Rugs. Software & Cloud: Building Transparency for the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3). Software Implementation: Cority Software Inc.,

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A Science-Based Determination: The Fastest Path to Decarbonizing Buildings Is a Digital Technology-First Approach

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Although every building is unique, retrofitting an existing building versus building a new design can cut lifetime carbon emissions in half. To meet emissions targets, we must focus on measures with a low carbon footprint, a quick return on upfront emissions, and a low operational profile. So, where do you begin?

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How To Successfully Plan and Execute Your Next Sustainable Building Design

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Stakeholders assess sustainability priorities and resources such as: Building certifications Carbon emissions Energy resiliency Water use Waste reduction Health and wellness Refrigerant use Discussing sustainability priorities can lead to unexpected results. At times, industry-standard building certifications (e.g.,