Why we must improve today's buildings
- ~37%
of CO₂ emissions are attributable to buildings1
- >30%
of the energy in buildings is wasted2
- ~50%
of today's buildings will still be in use in 20503
What are Buildings of the Future?
Buildings consume about 30% of the world’s energy and account for almost 40% of annual CO2 emissions. To be sustainable, buildings need to change. To limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050, as specified by the IPCC, we must work to decarbonize buildings.
Together with our EcoXpert partners, we are combatting these complex challenges with innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.
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Retrofit your building for sustainability
Half of today’s buildings will be used in 2050. Sustainably retrofitting current buildings is a must for a net-zero future.
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Three step guide to net-zero building strategy
As companies face increased pressure to fight the climate crisis, we've developed a three-step process for executing a net-zero building strategy.
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A greenprint for a sustainable future
We've partnered with CNBC for a special series covering the latest trends in sustainable buildings and the green print to reduce our carbon footprint.
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Decarbonize the office
Learn how digital solutions can be quickly implemented to deliver a faster return on investment (ROI) with minimal impact on building operations and occupants.
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The fastest path to net-zero buildings
Facility managers can become the net-zero champions of their organization. We've developed a three-step process for their next retrofit project.
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Five ways to make cities more sustainable
Cities are where the climate change battle will be primarily won or lost. Here are five ways to ensure the battle is won.
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How microgrids meet global energy challenges
Learn how the use of microgrids continues to increase and the impact it's having on trends such as Electricity 4.0.
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How facility managers can lead the journey to net-zero
Learn how facility managers can lead the journey to net-zero by retrofitting their current buildings for more efficient and sustainable operations.
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Resilience and sustainability in buildings
Smart building systems require reliable power to ensure infrastructure uptime. Learn how digital services and power digitalization can help.
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Net-zero buildings: Sustainable real estate
Learn how transforming your buildings into all-electric, all-digital buildings can help meet your sustainability, regulatory, and financial goals.
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Achieve your net-zero goals with connected BMS
To deliver sustainable, net-zero carbon buildings, today's next-generation building management systems are crucial.
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Digital services: Enhance building sustainability
Learn how digital services help today's buildings meet global sustainability goals and expectations.
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Decarbonize the office
Learn how digital solutions can be quickly implemented to deliver a faster ROI with minimal impact on building operations and occupants.
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Accelerate with electrification
Learn how digital solutions and on-site power generation can help your building's decarbonization journey.
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A guide to decarbonization for real estate
Discover our 6-step process for real estate teams to reference when prioritizing sustainability in brownfield modernization projects.
Facility manager's guide to net-zero buildings
Facility managers can become the net-zero champions of their organization. We've developed a three-step process for their next retrofit project.
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How building controls can help decarbonize buildings
Understand the role of building management and distributed energy resources in the building decarbonization roadmap.
Read the Power Magazine article
Overcoming barriers to microgrid adoption
Discover why energy management systems and the energy-as-a-service model are vital to net-zero Buildings of the Future.
Read the Forbes article
The future of power digitalization
Understand the value of Electricity 4.0 — the convergence of digitization and electrification in buildings, in creating sustainable buildings.
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CNBC Series: Greenprint for a sustainable future
Check out our series of videos covering the latest trending topics on sustainable buildings and the greenprint to achieve net-zero carbon.
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How to decarbonize your whole building portfolio
The race to net-zero carbon presents many challenges for building owners — notably how decarbonization can be achieved across a whole portfolio.
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Achieve net-zero in three steps
Our experts discuss how facility professionals can increase energy efficiency and decarbonize your building to become net-zero.
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Augmenting hospitals with secure and resilient power
Our experts describe how standardizing modular ICU rooms enables remote maintenance, management, and risk mitigation.
New technologies to meet new building demands
Our experts explain why ensuring buildings are resilient and sustainable is paramount to providing a safe environment for their occupants.
Monitor building networks with remote operations
Modernizing obsolete electrical distribution installations by replacing and upgrading critical assets is a necessity for business continuity.
Sources
1UN Environment Programme (UNEP), “2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction”2United States Environmental Protection Agency3United States Environmental Protection Agency
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