A white paper by Schneider Electric on why being green and socially responsible from the very beginning of construction and facility management really matters.
Beyond moral and ethical considerations, there are tangible economic reasons why sustainable building practices are a good investment for the future. For one thing, payback improves as energy prices rise, so energy efficiency improvements become a better investment all the time.
Recent analysis shows that the Return on Investment (ROI) for green buildings is higher in both new construction and existing building projects, as compared to standard construction. Measuring, monitoring, and automating a building’s energy systems maximises this high ROI by ensuring equipment is only in use when needed and that all operations are at peak efficiency and effectiveness. ROI improvements reported by owners of green projects in the US were 9.9 per cent on new construction and 19.2 percent existing building projects. This ROI is not surprising. There is strong evidence that green buildings positively affect capital expenses (CapEx) as well as Operating Expenses (OpEx).
For example:
Operating costs decrease 13.6 per cent for new construction and 8.5 per cent for existing building projects
Occupancy increases 6.4 percent for new construction and 2.5 per cent for existing building projects
Rent increases 6.1 per cent in new construction and one per cent in existing building projects
Companies incorporating sustainability perform better
Annual reports are overflowing with the words “green” and “sustainable,” but does corporate social responsibility really matter to the bottom line? The answer is “yes”. Global 500 companies demonstrating leadership in carbon disclosure or carbon performance yielded twice the average return as the index as a whole. Studies also show a significantly negative impact on productivity and return on equity for abandoning corporate social responsibility standards.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2016 من Commercial Design.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة December 2016 من Commercial Design.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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TRENDS SHAPING URBAN WORKPLACE TRANSFORMATION
Since 2013, Gensler's the trend report has highlighted trends shaping the future; this year's edition offers a blueprint for sustainable, human-centered spaces and evolving city dynamics
GLOBAL EDITORIAL CHOICE AWARD - EXCELLENCE IN FACILITY LEADERSHIP - Vinod Mathews, Regional Director of Global Real Estate & Facilities, APAC at Amazon
Vinod Mathews' career reflects a blend of military precision and corporate expertise.
PRIDE OF INDIA-WOMAN IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT - Reshmi Shankar, Vice President and Head of Facilities Management Group for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh at Wipro Limited
Reshmi Shankar leads one of the most challenging roles in corporate real estate, managing over 25 million square feet of workspace and supporting 230,000 employees with strategic precision and innovative vision.
HALL OF FAME - Irfan Rzack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group
With an illustrious career spanning decades, Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group, has redefined the contours of Indian real estate.
HALL OF FAME - M.R. Jaishankar, Managing Director, Brigade Group
As the driving force behind Brigade Group, M.R. Jaishankar's visionary leadership has redefined the real estate industry, integrating innovation, sustainability, and community focus into urban development.
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: COMMERCIAL DESIGN AWARDS 2024
The city of Bangalore recently played host to one of the most anticipated events in the commercial design and real estate industry—the Commercial Design Awards 2024. The event was a grand celebration of creativity, innovation, and excellence, drawing together a distinguished gathering of architects, designers, developers, project heads and facility managers from across the nation.
The Future of Workplace Ergonomics: A glimpse into tomorrow's workspaces
As work dynamics shift, the demand for adaptable and health-conscious office environments grows.
INCUSPAZE AIMS TO SECURE $25M FOR EXPANSION AMID GROWING DEMAND FOR FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES
Coworking firm Incuspaze is looking to raise USD 25 million (over Rs 210 crore) to expand its business across major cities before planning to launch its Initial Public Offer (IPO).
ONWARD WORKSPACES SECURES A 14,000 SQ. FT. MANAGED OFFICE TRANSACTION WITH LENSKART IN NEW DELHI
Onward Workspaces, a flexible and managed coworking solutions brand, has entered into a managed office deal with Lenskart, one of India's largest eyewear retailers.
WORKING TOGETHER
Professor Louise Valentine, Head of the Design School at Heriot-Watt University, on the importance of inclusive design in the workplace