September 1, 2023
Masterclassing: Sustainability Reporting
Want to learn more about sustainability and ESG reporting? Join us in Chicago for a half-day event to learn more about our carbon accounting and ESG solution: Atrius Sustainability.
Sustainability & ESG
Initiatives that have become imperative in business with the threat of climate change and climate risk.
August 28, 2023
Atrius® Receives Sustainability Leadership Award from Business Intelligence Group
The award marks Atrius’ follows a string of highlights for Atrius Sustainability, the brand’s sustainability reporting solution. ATLANTA, GA — August 30, 2023 — Today, the Business Intelligence Group named […]
August 15, 2023
7 ESG Frameworks Explained from a Carbon Accounting Lens
Carbon accounting for ESG reporting requires accurate data, strong management tools, and different outputs across multiple ESG frameworks. Here’s how to level up your team to overcome the challenge.
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.
July 12, 2023
Atrius® Sustainability Named Top Product of 2023 by Environment + Energy Leader
E+E Leader award follows a succession of Atrius industry recognition over the first half of 2023, including accolades from Juniper Research and ESG Investing ATLANTA – July 12, 2023 – […]
June 20, 2023
LlamaZOO Launches ClarityDT Beta Program, A Real-Time Data Integrated Digital Twin Solution, Accessible on Apple Vision Pro Technology
Nvidia and Apple Technologies will enable LlamaZOO technology partners like Acuity Brands to visualize, manage and collaborate using their data like never before.
June 20, 2023
IBcon 2023 Recap: Introducing Acuity Brands’ Portfolio for Intelligent Spaces
Through Acuity Brands’ Intelligent Spaces Group, a combination of software, sensors, and controls helps built environments get smarter, safer, and greener.
June 9, 2023
Atrius Applications: At the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability
When we first introduced Atrius almost two years ago, we spoke about our intention to bring the best solutions in building management under one brand to enable every organization to […]
June 9, 2023
Tackling Climate Change is Not Just For Large Corporations
Originally published by Small Business Currents.
May 15, 2023
Executive Blog: Creative sustainability career paths go through intelligent spaces
Originally published by Smart Buildings Technology. Explore what it takes to become a leader in the sustainability field in the corporate world.
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 22, 2023
Sustainability in Higher Education: How Higher Education is Making an Impact on Net Zero and Sustainability Goals
Take a deeper look at how higher education is incorporating sustainability initiatives throughout their entire ecosystem.
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.
March 21, 2023
Taking a Data Center to Net-Zero Carbon by 2030
How Sabey Data Centers is Fulfilling Its Climate Pledge You know data exists—big data, manufacturing data, sales data, economic data, personal data, sports data, health data—but do you know where […]
February 16, 2023
The Road to Net Zero Starts With A Single Step
Our parent company, Acuity Brands, Inc., recently released its fourth annual EarthLIGHT Report, which offers an in-depth look at its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) progress. In this year’s report we are proud and excited to share how Atrius Building Insights is essential in our sustainability journey towards achieving Net Zero by 2040.
February 15, 2023
Atrius® Collaborates with Apex Companies, LLC for Automated and Turnkey Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Solution
Organizations are facing a growing number of reporting requirements for corporate carbon emissions and are increasingly looking to experts like Atrius and Apex to help them get there.
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 19, 2023
We’re Building a Platform Where Everything is a Digital Twin
Learn more about our digital twin platform that enables applications to have access to a coherent data solution that is expandable to solve many intelligent spaces use cases using Microsoft's Azure systems.
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.
January 12, 2023
Making Intelligent Spaces a Reality
There has been a great deal of hype concerning smart buildings, primarily focused on how building managers can do better fault detection and automate set points. Take a look at how Atrius Locator is the first of our solutions to leverage our new Microsoft Azure Digital Twin-based platform.
January 11, 2023
New Report Highlights Significant Business Shift Toward Integrating Sustainability with Digital Transformation
Over 300 sustainability & energy management professionals from various organizations participated in our third annual survey in partnership with Smart Energy Decisions.
December 28, 2022
How Washington & Lee Built a Culture of Sustainability While Centralizing and Automating Energy Data
Sustainability initiatives have long been a priority for Washington & Lee (W&L) University, a private liberal arts college in Virginia. In 2011 they announced a campus wide effort to begin […]
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.
October 25, 2022
Be Prepared For Expanded Carbon Emission Reporting Standards
Originally published by Facility Executive. As companies continue to build and act upon their sustainability practices and commitments, they will soon be faced with new regulatory challenges.
October 11, 2022
4 Use Cases for Atrius® Software
How do management, facilities, energy, and sustainability use Atrius? Check out the top 4 use cases according to our customers.
September 1, 2022
Sustainability: If You’re Still Using Spreadsheets, You’re Not Ready
Originally published by FacilityManagement.com. Sustainability-focused investing has exploded in the past decade as new regulations are in place to value positive social change instead of short-term financial gains.
August 31, 2022
Green Engineering IT to Accelerate Decarbonization
Originally posted on COTS Journal. Technology that deploys solutions requiring fewer physical resources and less energy will have a transformational impact on meeting climate change mitigation goals.
August 24, 2022
The Hidden Cost of Cryptocurrency and NFTs
Originally published by Crypto News BTC. Cryptocurrency mining and its energy usage implications as firms adhere to ESG goals.
July 25, 2022
3 Key Takeaways from Passenger Terminal Expo 2022: Rediscovery, Collaboration, Sustainable Aviation
After a two-year delay, Passenger Terminal Expo 2022 landed in Paris, bringing an estimated 2,000 aviation partners together to discuss the latest technologies, products, challenges, and solutions reshaping the future […]
July 2, 2022
Digital Tools Help with Sustainable, Greener Designs
Originally published by Control Engineering. Automation innovations are ushering in a new era of sustainability, making more informed decisions on creating greener built spaces.
July 1, 2022
Smart, ‘Living’ Buildings Can Sense, Think and Act to Improve Sustainability
Originally published by Sustainable Brands. Our buildings have long been unresponsive, mute structures for housing, work and play. However, the ongoing Fourth Industrial Revolution’s technological advances are enabling buildings to actively participate in their operations and use resources more efficiently.
July 1, 2022
Higher Education Embraces Climate Resilience
Originally published by Facility Management. Colleges are facing increasingly disruptive climate-change impacts. Institutions work toward overall sustainability goals relies on modern, data-rich energy management tools to help create an evolving climate resilience and adaptation framework.
June 15, 2022
Addressing the Gap in Sustainability Solutions to Achieve Tomorrow’s Goals Today
As the SEC moves closer to mandating ESG reporting, executives, managers, and staff are discussing how they'll meet these new requirements.
June 15, 2022
Atrius® Releases New Features to Enhance ESG Reporting, Delivering Full Transparency to Entire Value Chain’s Sustainability
Today, many companies are manually tracking Scope 1 and Scope 2 data, but new requirements expand tracking Scope 3 as new SEC regulations in 2023 require companies to disclose their complete emissions impact with their annual financial reporting. Atrius unveils new features to make emissions management and reporting easier than ever before.
June 12, 2022
As Companies Focus on ESG Goals, Energy Engineers Need More Corporate Resources
Originally published by Engineered Systems. The built space is undergoing a fundamental shift in how data is used to manage, measure, and elevate sustainability goals to all stakeholders. The 2022 State of Energy Management Report provides decision-makers across industries direct insights on how they can continue to improve their sustainability plans and meet ESG goals.
June 6, 2022
Technology’s Role in Climate Change Transformation
Originally published by Industry Today. Real-time data essential for automation and energy allocation decision making.
May 24, 2022
How Carleton College Sustainability Model Reduced Operating Costs
Originally published by Changing Higher Ed. The climate crisis has become more visible and tangible than ever. Carleton College is at the forefront of the sustainability model movement offering a replicable model for how others can begin the process of going green.
April 21, 2022
Earth Day 2022: It’s Time to Make Buildings Better
In anticipation Earth Day 2022, we asked our colleagues to reflect on their personal and our company's "promises to the earth." Here are a few responses to why they choose to work for a sustainability company and their perspectives on how Atrius solutions enable customers to fulfill their respective organizational missions.
April 18, 2022
Retail’s Big Reunion: Shoptalk 2022 Key Takeaways
After two years of virtual meetings, Shoptalk was back in-person and at full strength. March 2022 brought nearly 10,000 retail changemakers to Las Vegas to discuss everything from the latest […]
January 12, 2022
Acuity Brands Partners With Microsoft To Enable Sustainable Building Solutions
Microsoft expand collaboration to evolve the way spaces can be evaluated, managed, and optimized in the future.
January 2, 2022
Bringing Buildings into the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Originally published by FacilityManagement.com. The rate of building innovation when compared to other sectors is significantly slower yet today’s buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of all U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Transforming these buildings into intelligent spaces enables solutions to reduce consumption, cut energy costs, and improve sustainability.
July 5, 2021
Introducing Atrius: Solutions to make Spaces Smarter, Safer, & Greener
Acuity Brands has always prioritized innovation. Across the world, our products emphasize the beauty and craftsmanship of the built environment, reduce energy consumption, and make spaces more enjoyable. Now, we are seizing the opportunity to bring the […]
June 29, 2021
How Acuity Brands is Pioneering Corporate Sustainability
We sat down with Adam Handler to better understand now only his perspective on how we can make the built environment more sustainable.
July 14, 2020
Intelligent Spaces Group: The Future of Automation for Buildings & Beyond
The Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) makes buildings smarter, safer, and greener through software, sensors, and controls. As spaces move beyond disconnected and analog systems, ISG technology connects systems within our built environment to drive better outcomes for the people within them.
