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Written by Andrea Vanecko and narrated by Gayle Crew. While the building industry is having much-needed conversations about sustainability through the lens of embodied carbon, energy and water use, there’s another often-overlooked culprit when it comes to generating waste. And we’re literally sitting on top of it.

In the latest episode of “The Green Footprint,” listen in as Colette Temmink and Dr. Christopher Teng discuss the evolution of corporate sustainability and how an effective data strategy, the latest technology tools and more can help companies manage emissions and reach their carbon reduction goals.

In the latest in our “Green Footprint” series, listen in as Mike Hower of Hower Impact and Dr. Christopher Teng, with a doctorate in climate adaptation, discuss corporate sustainability communications, avoiding “greenwashing,” and the need for more innovation to reduce carbon emissions in the fight against climate change.

Written by Christopher Teng & narrated by Gayle Crew. When we think of seasons, the typical spring, summer, fall, and winter come to mind. However, for those of us living in California, we navigate a different set of “seasons,” each bringing unique challenges and often devastating, billion-dollar costs. These seasons aren't marked by temperature shifts or the changing of leaves but by the state’s...

Written by Chee Kit Ho & narrated by Gayle Crew. As the Asia Pacific region continues its rapid urbanization and economic growth, the role of the chief engineer in driving the decarbonization of building assets has never been more crucial. Achieving net zero carbon emissions in this region’s built environment is not only a professional responsibility but also a commitment to a sustainable future.

Written by Diane Botson & narrated by Gayle Crew When I joined Vanguard’s Global Workplace Experience (GWx) team, our corporate real estate operations were at the beginning stages of embracing a more sustainable future. Recognizing the growing importance of environmental responsibility, we pursued LEED certification to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and to lead by example in the indu...

Written by Lena Abdelahad & narrated by Gayle Crew. The digital transformation of the corporate real estate (CRE) sector, from its embrace of automated building operations to the proliferation of online transacting, has created a target-rich environment for cybercriminals. One of the biggest vulnerabilities is stolen or phished passwords. Once in the wrong hands, these passwords can be used to lau...

In the latest in our ongoing series "The Green Footprint," listen as Jason Denner, CEO and founder of Permilyon, and Dr. Christopher Teng discuss how companies can analyze, decide and act on emissions inventory data.

Written By: Madalina Hanc Narrated By: Gayle Crew Discover the importance of creating an outstanding workplace that supports hybrid working, enhancing employee experience, productivity, and organizational outcomes through strategic workplace design.

Written By: Ram Srinivasan Narrated By: Gayle Crew Explore how AI is evolving in corporate real estate from routine automation to strategic decision-making, focusing on data-driven insights, workplace experience enhancement, and ethical AI implementation.

Written By: Emily Dunn and Misty Bell Narrated By: Gayle Crew Learn strategies for developing a hybrid office culture that aligns with your organization’s unique needs, balancing structure, flexibility, and employee autonomy to optimize the workplace experience.

Written By: Dawn Riegel Narrated By: Gayle Crew This article examines the shifts in corporate office space, technology, and employee experience over the past four years, highlighting the transition towards more collaborative and wellness-focused environments.

Written by Danijel Pocanic & Narrated by Gayle Crew. Some people consider the open-office concept that gained popularity in the early 2000s dead. “It’s too noisy,” or “There’s too much distraction and not enough privacy,” became common complaints. However, we believe that creating a successful open office requires us to look deeper.

Written by Rob Kubiak & Narrated by Gayle Crew. As we anticipate the 2024 Paris Olympics, a celebration of unity, excellence, and the indomitable human spirit, it's fascinating to observe how these themes resonate with the evolving dynamics of today's workplace. NeoCon 2024, with its focus on the latest trends in office environments and furniture, provides a perfect backdrop to explore these paral...

Written by Ryan Mullenix and Andrea Vanecko & Narrated By==by Gayle Crew. A long-known fact, people are the most expensive component of running a business. How they show up is critical to both top and bottom line. Disengaged employees, in fact, result in $7.8 trillion in lost revenue, globally. Just 40 percent of pre-pandemic workers are returning to the office while creative teams are emerging as...

Written By Sathish Rajendren & Narrated By Gayle Crew. Corporate real estate (CRE) has been undergoing significant transformations globally and in India, driven by a mix of economic and geo-political shifts. As businesses navigate a post-pandemic world, several key trends are shaping the landscape of CRE, with implications for how companies ought to strategize their office space, retail locations,...

Collin Cavote, Founder and CEO of Biome, and Dr. Christopher Teng, with a doctorate in climate adaptation with over two decades of experience in building sustainability into the built environment, discuss the benefits of embedding health and nature into the built environment. The podcast is part of our ongoing series “The Green Footprint: Corporate Real Estate Insights” in which we discuss big cha...

Julian Freeman, Partner at Cox Castle & Nicholson, based in Irvine, California, discusses leading trends in office and industrial markets.

Nick Tansey, Principal Director, Real Estate and Facilities Strategies, Portfolio Management, at Accenture, and Sudie Sengupta, Principal Director, Real Estate and Workplace Solutions, at Accenture, discuss how integrated real estate platforms, initially designed for resource optimization and efficiency, are evolving with AI-driven tools to address hybrid work, new technologies, and changing workp...

Written By Gary Bouthillette & Narrated By Gayle Crew Simple design choices can have subtle but significant benefits for workplace culture. When designing for neurodiversity, something as seemingly trivial as the size of a lunch-room table can have a significant impact. We’ll come back to the table later. The names of many neurodivergent conditions clearly indicate how they are perceived: attentio...

Written By Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci & Narrated By Gayle Crew Survive 'til '25? Halfway into 2024 and we still see the continued emergence in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Hence, the mantra echoed at multiple conferences in the fall of 2023 was “survive ‘til ‘25” and even “take your licks ‘til ‘26.” But we can do better than that.

Written By Adrian Brossard & Narrated By Gayle Crew Once merely functional and often overlooked, office lockers have emerged as a cornerstone of modern workplace design. Historically, personal storage was confined to desks and under-desk cabinets, seen as the employee's homebase for work accessories and personal items. Over the past decades, offices have transformed significantly, particularly wit...

Written By Shannon Suess & Narrated By Gayle Crew. The continued rise of the term “hospitality” in interior design refers to the increasing trend of incorporating elements and principles from the hospitality industry into various sectors beyond traditional hotels and restaurants. Hospitality is defined as the feeling people experience within a space and their relationship with it. When done right,...

Written by Ivo Van Breukelen & Narrated by Gayle Crew. As sectors, real estate and construction have a reputation as being slow to come to the party as far as technology is concerned.

Written by Dean Croucher & Narrated by Gayle Crew. Well, it’s official. The New Zealand economy is in recession. And while this may not come as a surprise, it proves what many businesses have been feeling. A slowing economy and more business and household caution, with many organisations already looking to make cost savings in response.