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Wellness comes to GRESB
By Kim Pexton
GRESB is all about buildings. Wellness is all about people. What’s the common thread? The last several years have seen an increase in wellness programs as a way to mitigate ever increasing insurance premiums. Nowadays employers are holding themselves accountable…
Which CSR Reporting Framework is right for your company?
It may seem like 2017 just got started, but 2018 is on our mind, especially in terms of corporate reporting. In the past, companies could make CSR reports in any format they liked, but now investors, customers, and employees increasingly…
Are you ready for the GRESB and GRI reporting deadlines?
By Julia Raish
The deadlines for GRESB and GRI reporting submissions are fast approaching! GRESB is July 1, and CDP for companies is June 29, 2017. And although the timeline for making positive changes to impact your results for the 2016 reporting year…
Federal environmental oversight is good for business
(source) The current administration wants to shrink the role of the federal government, turning oversight and control over to the states in many cases. This dialing back of federal oversight affects building owner authority, financing regulations, and environmental regulations. Where…
The Trump administration’s energy policy and its impact on developers and building owners
Updated to address proposed elimination of Energy Star on March 21, 2017: The Trump Administration’s views on energy policy are coming to light with the release of the draft federal budget. Among the proposed changes that are raising eyebrows is…