Resources
Open Standards eBook
We are in the early stages of implementing the Internet of Things in the enterprise and the actions that facility managers take now will have lasting repercussions. When it comes to building controls it is critical that companies opt for an open standard so that devices can be added to the network easily instead of having to wrestle with a nightmare of proprietary systems down the line. This eBook highlights the importance of standards and explains the benefits they bring to the commercial building world, from easy integration and flexibility to future proofing. Read More
Understanding the Effective Use of Green Product Labels
This UL white paper discusses the importance of objective and verifiable environmental claims for products, and provides guidelines for the development and use of effective and legal claims in the marketing of green products. Read More
Stop the Sleuthing! Design An Incident Management System That Works
For many companies, incident management involves identifying, analyzing and correcting “out of the ordinary” events in their business operations with the goal of preventing or significantly reducing the potential of future reoccurrences. Read More
Integration Station: Best Practices for Implementing Integrations
Companies select and implement software solutions for a wide variety of reasons: environmental compliance, regulatory reporting and calculation capabilities to name a few. Read More
A Guide to EH&S Succession Planning: Don’t Let Your Institutional Knowledge Disappear Into Retirement
Corporate environmental, health and safety (EH&S) departments throughout the U.S. – particularly in the utility and energy sectors – are facing a common problem: an aging workforce rapidly approaching retirement. Read More
Hit the Road: How Mobile Apps Are Changing the Way Compliance Is Done
While many companies have compliance personnel working in the corporate office, much of the data collection and required compliance activities take place at remote facilities or out in the field. Read More
PACE Cheat Sheet
Finally! A cheat sheet to help you discover the complex world of PACE finance. We've searched the web and spoken with experts to build a cheat sheet with an overview of the who/what/where of PACE programs. Learn about PACE and see what types of projects are utilizing this new way of financing for energy efficiency and renewables projects. Read More
A Benchmark Study of Current Practices and Tools for Sustainability
In 2008, E2 ManageTech, Inc. (E2) conducted a benchmark study for Current Practices and Tools for Sustainability. The 2008 survey indicated that the majority of participants had not reached the “tipping point” in their sustainability program defined as implementing some type of corporate Sustainability Information Management Systems (SIMS). Read More
The Role of Sustainability in Enterprise Risk Management
ERM and sustainability are quickly becoming top priorities for corporate boards. Incorporating sustainability issues and ERM into a company's overall business strategy promotes faster growth and reduces risk—benefiting the company and its stakeholders. This free white paper, The Role of Sustainability in Enterprise Risk Management, explains the benefits of developing a business strategy that focuses on these two principles. Read More
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas Rises to the Top in Transparency and Disclosure
In 2008, the ThyssenKrupp leadership undertook a sustainability audit to help them devise a long-term strategy. In the process they uncovered many opportunities for improvement and cost savings. This case study details their transparency and disclosure journey from discovery to implementation and realization of their goal of providing full transparency into all of its products and processes. Read More