Built Environment Resources
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At Green Power Labs we clearly see the opportunities and challenges of creating a smart energy future. We understand a secure, resilient, diversified energy future demands... Read More
Commercial and residential buildings consume about one-third of the world’s total energy. Building heating and cooling is the single largest part of that energy... Read More
If you are looking for a simple, yet comprehensive, sustainability self-assessment tool, help is at hand. The free, open-source Basic Sustainability Assessment Tool (BSAT)... Read More
Energy code compliance often requires more than a list of basic requirements. In many cases, additional information is needed to better understand the intent of and need... Read More
Comparison Sets: Maturity Models & Roadmaps
Founded on the principle that sustainability offers a more complete management lens with the potential to significantly advance how well organizations perform, REFOCUS... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency (CASBEE) is a method for evaluating and rating the environmental performance of buildings and the built... Read More
Ecosystem Services Identification & Inventory (ESII) Tool lets people understand the benefits that nature provides and incorporate the value of nature into decision... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
Theis program evaluates buildings against industry best practices
Use this calculator to figure out the volume of waste that your building will generate. See how reducing waste generation, increasing waste diversion and using volume... Read More
The Flourishing Business Canvas is a new generation of visual collaborative tool to design business models that are fit-for-the-21st Century: socially beneficial,... Read More
Shared value is the idea that by addressing society’s needs and challenges, companies can create economic value in a way that also benefits society. Shared value seems... Read More
Primary Functions:Connect and share knowledge with water professionals from 185 countriesThe Water Network is a neutral platform for multi-stakeholders to share content,... Read More
The Corporate Reporting Landscape Map provides a snapshot of corporate reporting initiatives and is intended to be a simple navigational tool. Users of the map should... Read More
This document provides a valuable overview about different methods for impact assessment from the investor's perspective.