December 19, 2024

How to make your lifestyle more sustainable

Sustainable lifestyle choices can help raise awareness about globally impacting challenges and influence others to follow. Here's an extensive list of ways to be more sustainable.

December 12, 2024

What is a Building Management System (BMS)?

Building management systems help building owners and managers operate buildings as efficiently as possible. In addition, they collect data and insights useful for decision-making and reporting. Learn more about implementing these systems.

December 5, 2024

A Beginner’s Guide to Sustainability

Sustainability is a trend that has been growing for several decades. Understanding how sustainability benefits cities, communities and businesses gives insight into how and why people choose to take sustainable actions.

October 31, 2024

How ESG Performance Can Create Competitive Advantage

Companies are not always sure whether or how sustainability issues and performance influence their long-term value.

October 3, 2024

Making Sustainability a Differentiator in the Multifamily Industry

The multifamily building industry faces sustainability regulations and interest in sustainability from tenants. Tracking sustainability metrics and moving towards more sustainable operations and building features is key for a long-term business strategy.

September 26, 2024

Decarbonization in the Built Environment

Decarbonization strategies for buildings tend to focus on making significant one-time upgrades to a heat pump or renewable energy installation. These strategies aren't always cost effective. We share alternative strategies to join the clean energy future without the upfront costs.

August 15, 2024

Avoiding Blind Spots When Choosing Or Upgrading A Building Management System

Originally published by Facility Executive. Choosing or updating a building management system (BMS) requires examining how these systems will communicate critical building information.

July 5, 2024

Seasonal Weather Shifts Significantly Impact Energy Consumption: Is Your Business Tracking Them?

Seasonal temperature and weather shifts can affect 44-67% of electricity demand in buildings. Analyzing real-time data on seasonal shifts is a good way to enhance your energy management and sustainability strategy.

June 21, 2024

The Role of IT in Sustainability

IT professionals are an overlooked resource for sustainability. Given the immense importance of data for sustainability impact tracking, monitoring and reporting, IT professionals can support processes like sustainability data collection, automation and analysis.

June 13, 2024

Tips for Adding Design Thinking to your Sustainability Toolbox

Design thinking is a problem-solving approach useful for sustainability in organizations. Learn ways to incorporate its iterative and human-centered concepts into your sustainability approach.

June 6, 2024

Tactics for Energy Cost Savings in Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Warehouse energy consumption costs weigh heavily on operating budgets. Learn more about the energy efficiency strategies warehouses can take to lower these costs.

May 30, 2024

6 Sustainable Airports Rethinking Business-as-Usual

Six airports for sustainability are leading by example. Their inspiring actions demonstrate why it's important to share sustainability activities with travelers.

May 23, 2024

The Missing Ingredient to Energy Savings in Restaurants

Restaurants have energy-intensive operations due to the energy demands of commercial kitchen equipment. Energy savings can lead to lower energy costs and important sustainability improvements.

May 14, 2024

Navigating in the Dark: Finding Guideposts amongst SEC Climate Rules Uncertainty

Our VP of Marketing and Sustainability shares her perspective of the status of the U.S. SEC climate disclosure ruling.

May 9, 2024

5 ESG Software Myths, Debunked

Choosing ESG Software can be a big decision for a firm. Here's why finding the right software for managing ESG is important for businesses of all sizes.

April 4, 2024

Educating Your Teams on Water Risks for Business

Global water risks are mounting in ways that could unleash new challenges for businesses. Here is our primer to approaching water risks strategically.

March 28, 2024

Why the GHG Protocol is Essential for Sustainability Reporting

The GHG Protocol is one of the most widely used standards for ESG reporting. Specifically designed for carbon accounting, this protocol will prepare your company to report your carbon emissions accurately and effectively.

March 22, 2024

5 Ways New Sustainability Management Responsibilities Can Leverage Existing Strengths

Leaders are prioritizing sustainability more than ever. Here's how they can become the sustainability champions of their organization and motivate employees to join the call to action.

March 19, 2024

Key Takeaways from SEC Ruling on Climate Disclosure

On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized its long-awaited guidance on their climate disclosure rule. Here are our key takeaways to help you navigate the disclosure requirements.

January 18, 2024

How AASHE Certification Supports Sustainability in Higher Education

AASHE is a leading certification for sustainability in higher education. Learn why it matters for keeping up with today's sustainability trends.

January 17, 2024

Breaking Down Sustainability Silos: 2024 Will Be The Year of Synergy For People and Technology

The 2024 State of Corporate Sustainability report reflects the biggest trends, drivers, and challenges facing energy, facility, and sustainability teams.

January 9, 2024

California’s new GHG Emissions and Climate Risk Disclosure Rules

California passed two climate disclosure laws for reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and climate financial risk. Learn how they compare to other climate regulations.

January 8, 2024

Getting To Grips With Sustainable Growth

This article was originally posted by Regional Gateway. The aviation industry is responsible for 12% of the world's CO2 emissions. To make a change, every airport must be on board.

December 29, 2023

Why Scope 1 and 2 Emissions are Critical for Corporate Sustainability

Scope 1 and 2 emissions classify emissions by businesses' direct and indirect control. Learn how reporting them can bring a competitive advantage.

December 21, 2023

Is Working From Home Better For The Environment?

In 2023, as society continues to value hybrid work models, we ask, is working from home better for the environment than working in person?

November 8, 2023

Innovative Data Centers Model Path Toward Net-Zero

This article was originally posted by Data Center POST. With data centers in high demand, their carbon footprint can be large. Read about data center sustainability from Atrius.

November 3, 2023

Achieving Sustainable Olympics Using Smart Technology

This article was originally posted by FacilityManagement.com. Alongside the celebrations of the Olympics are their environmental impact. Using smart technology, the Olympics can reduce its footprint.

October 27, 2023

Tech Execs Shift Focus To Enlist Buildings In Tackling Climate Change

This article was originally posted by Facilities Management Advisor. In the 4th Industrial Revolution, we can leverage built spaces to address climate goals. Explore more with Atrius.

October 12, 2023

Understanding Carbon Emissions in Real Estate ESG

Commercial Real Estate has unique challenges for carbon emissions reporting, especially for Scope 3 emissions. Find out ways to solve these challenges with technology.

October 5, 2023

Airport Carbon Management is needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050

Airport Carbon Accreditation gives airports a set of achievable certification levels to help improve their sustainability. Airports’ ambition is clear, now that they have adopted the aviation industry’s latest sustainability target.

September 29, 2023

CSRD: A Guide to ESG Reporting in Europe

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements are significantly increasing in 2024. A total of 49,000 businesses and subsidiaries based in Europe must adhere to Europe’s new set of environmental, social and governance reporting standards in 2024. 

September 15, 2023

Unlocking Facility Capabilities with Emerging Technologies

This article was originally posted by Facilities Management Advisor. Emerging technology can contribute towards reaching net-zero emissions and may also put more control back in facilities managers’ hands.

September 13, 2023

Climate Tech Investment: The Benefits

This article was originally posted by i-FM.com. Facilities managers can make PACES more efficient and influence how people engage with buildings by investing in climate tech.

September 11, 2023

How Facilities of the Future Build on the Foundation of These Eras of Sustainability

This article was originally posted by BUILDINGS.com. What is the history of built-space innovation that led us to this new era of sustainability? Read more from Atrius.

August 8, 2023

Cutting-Edge Tech Leads to Sustainable Buildings

This article was originally posted by Facilities Management. New technology has made buildings more efficient than ever before. Read about the advancements towards smarter, sustainable buildings here.

July 28, 2023

Sustainability Matters – The Link Between Healthcare & Climate Change

This article was originally posted on HIT Consultant. By investing in energy management, the healthcare industry can continue to improve the lives of its patients. Read more here.

July 20, 2023

Healthcare Industry Can Lower Carbon Use With Focus on Energy Management

This article was originally published on Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare (PSQH). The healthcare industry is setting sustainability goals to reduce their environmental impact.

June 30, 2023

Data Centers Merge Physical & Digital Solutions to Increase Sustainability

This article was originally published on Mission Critical. Massive amounts of energy are needed to build, cool, and operate these facilities Remote work, virtual learning, and the increasing use of […]

June 9, 2023

How Airports, Airlines & Technology Come Together to Elevate The Travel Experience

This article was originally published on Aviation Pros. Together, technology companies, airports and airlines represent the three big pieces responsible for enhancing the passenger experience. Newly released data shows that air travel is experiencing […]

June 9, 2023

Tackling Climate Change is Not Just For Large Corporations

Originally published by Small Business Currents.

May 5, 2023

Success With 360-Degree Sustainability Reporting

Originally published by Facility Management. Learn more about what it means to get ahead of sustainability reporting requirements with simple solutions.

April 13, 2023

Every sustainable step matters on the road to net zero

Originally published by Hotel Management. Explore the next steps required to become more sustainable on the road to net-zero in the hotel industry.

April 13, 2023

Adding a digital layer of technology to airport CCTV systems

Originally published by Airport World. Dive deeper into how airports can save time and money by incorporating smart technology into their current CCTV systems.

February 4, 2023

Cities are leading the way toward a sustainable and resilient future

Originally published by Green Biz. How three cities, Cupertino, Orlando and Boston, are using their communities, new technology and buildings to fight the effects of climate change.

February 1, 2023

Harnessing Energy Data Offers Solution to Carbon-Intensive Operations

This article was originally published on Data Center Post. Learn how the data center industry is thinking about their sustainability journey.

January 31, 2023

Airports Role in Reducing Aviation’s Carbon Footprint

Originally published by Airport Magazine. Governmental and public pressure is growing for lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across all sectors, with a particular focus aimed at the aviation industry.

January 17, 2023

AAAE Airports Going Green Conference Recap

As the aviation industry continues to focus on sustainability, from energy-efficient buildings to implementing recycling programs and reducing carbon emissions, there are many ways airports are minimizing environmental impact. The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Airports Going Green Conference connected aviation industry leaders from airports, federal agencies, consultants, airlines, etc. Representing Atrius® at Airports Going Green® 2022 (AGG) my team and I gained much-appreciated insight into the challenges and opportunities facing airport operators working to reduce carbon emissions and achieve ambitious sustainability goals. 

December 7, 2022

eBook: Why Spreadsheets Fail Energy and Sustainability Teams

Spreadsheets are failing energy management programs. As more organizations look to incorporate innovation, sustainability, and cost savings into their energy programs, they are coming to grips with this important truth.

December 7, 2022

Sustainability Journeys Don’t Start at Net-Zero: Let Data Lead The Way

Originally published by Hospitality Technology. Decarbonization and net-zero are big goals for the hospitality industry but there are many smaller steps to take on the way to reducing your carbon footprint.

November 9, 2022

Moving Beyond Terminal Upgrades: What Airports Can Do Now to Drive Operational Efficiency and Passenger Satisfaction

Co-hosted by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and Atrius®, Moving Beyond Terminal Upgrades webinar showcased industry leaders from MSP, SEATAC, and JFKT4 and their innovative efforts to improve passengers' airport experiences.