Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Here’s Some Good Environmental News
In these uncertain times, we take pleasure in sharing good news and victories, no matter how big or small. Today, we are sharing five positive environmental news articles that we hope that you'll enjoy, too! 1. After 116 Years, Volkswagen’s Zwickau…
Four compelling reasons industrial facility owners should go green
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently released its latest LEED in Motion report highlighting the industrial sector and its achievements in sustainable design and operations. The industrial and manufacturing industry has come a long way in just the last…
Lamb Weston Facility receives (LEED®) Silver Certification
The recently expanded facility in Boardman, Ore., is Lamb Weston’s second LEED certified manufacturing plant. ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston's Boardman, Ore., processing facility has received its official Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver certification, awarded by the U.…
The Eye Candy of Architect Magazine’s Top 50
Architect Magazine recently released its list of the top 50 architects of 2015. Architect Magazine considers several factors when compiling their list – including revenue, involvement of women and minority designers, and company culture. The list also presented the perfect…
Firms Call on Third Party Support for Sustainability Initiatives
GreenBiz Group, in partnership with Siemens, recently hosted a webinar titled “Extending the Team: The Role of Outsourcing to Achieve Sustainability Objectives,” featuring speakers Ari Kobb, Director Energy & Sustainability, Siemens; Michelle Toelkes, Corporate Risk Control Manager, Hallmark Cards, Inc.;…
Sustainable Manufacturing Facilities Drive Bottom Line Performance
Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside the mammoth industrial buildings lining the freeways all over the country? What is being produced and how? If you’re old enough, you may remember this famous episode from the I Love Lucy…
Meet Your Paladino Sustainability Market Leaders
We’ve made some organizational changes at Paladino in 2015 to better serve our clients. Our sustainability practices are now focused by industry. An experienced market leader heads each industry sector team, spanning commercial real estate, higher education, high tech &…
Sustainable Beverage and Food Facilities Reduce Energy and Water Use
By Brad Pease
Sustainability for the food and beverage industry is a hot topic. Climate change and a growing global population is putting demands on supplies, and consumers are demanding more transparency about the food they eat. Processors are now examining their entire…
Simplify the LEED Submission for Manufacturing Energy Modeling
By Grey Fowles
Manufacturing energy modeling is a complex, multifunctional and challenging endeavor – especially to get through the LEED process. Manufacturers face hurdles that don't apply to office buildings. Typically manufacturers use a large amount of energy and baselines don’t exist for…