Stephen P. Ashkin

The U.S. Green Building Council updates its Leadership in Energy for Environmental Design for Existing Buildings rating system every five years, with Version 5 currently in development.

While large organizations can hire dedicated sustainability professionals and teams of consultants, small- and medium-sized enterprises often must chart their own path.

The green cleaning movement is embracing innovative solutions that will minimize the environmental and health impacts of cleaning while enhancing its efficiency.

Overall, the fifth version of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v5) for Existing Buildings Rating System (LEED-EB) v5 has improved LEEDEB’s impacts on energy and the environment. However, several changes are seen as cleaning industry setbacks.

The professional cleaning industry is pivoting toward sustainability driven by a growing awareness of environmental issues and the realization of the economic benefits.

Just as CARFAX provides a detailed history of a vehicle, sustainability reporting offers a comprehensive account of an organization’s environmental practices.

These days, many people have an opinion to share about sustainability. But you can still share your thoughts and ideas on the subject with others in non-threatening ways. Check out these seven tips on having conversations about sustainability with your customers.

With some planning and a little bit of effort, we can all do our part to lower our environmental impact while attending the ISSA Show or other large events.  

In this video, Katrina Saucier, Green2Sustainable senior sustainability program manager, shares how managers can help their businesses become more sustainable and be prepared for the ever-changing landscape.

Sustainable capitalism is driven by a complex and rapidly changing marketplace that combines economic success with environmental consciousness, social responsibility, and good management practices.

While achieving goals with sustainability can feel like just another burdensome responsibility, embracing sustainable practices and viewing them in a positive light can help you take full advantage of the opportunities sustainability presents.

To help the industry respond to sustainability matters, ISSA has launched a global initiative to provide timely resources, guidance, and other tools for supporting short- and long-term goals.