31‚000 restaurants in 118 different countries so to establish one environmental blueprint would not work‚ thus the efforts have been redirected to try individualized environmental initiatives. There are multiple initiatives across the world McDonald’s has initiated: • Energy Consumption: In order to reduce the energy consumption of the kitchens McDonald’s is using networking equipment from Echelon Corporations (Environmental Leader‚ 2007). • In Pensacola‚ Florida is digging 55 holes
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build our ethical sourcing program. Now C.A.F.E. Practices is in its eighth year‚ and we are sourcing nearly 86 percent of our coffee in a way that promotes continuous improvement in quality‚ productivity‚ environmental impact and transparency. As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship‚ we have been a retail industry leader in
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Consultants‚ “buildings represent over 50% of US wealth; $800 billion is the amount of renovation and new construction in the United States‚ buildings account for 1/6 of the worlds freshwater withdrawals‚ ¼ of its wood harvest and 2/5 of its material and energy flow” (Go Green Facts 1).These figures represent the disadvantages of a world without green building. Throughout this report the focus is on LEED certification and accreditation‚ and the impact LEED has on several different service firms. The report
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GREEN EXISTING SCHOOLS PROJECT MANAGEMENT GUIDE Copyright Copyright © 2009 by the U.S. Green Building Council‚ Inc. The U.S. Green Building Council‚ Inc.® (USGBC®) devoted significant time and resources to create this document‚ Green Existing Schools Project Management Guide (the “Guide”). The Guide is protected by statutory copyright and trademark protection within the United States and abroad. Your possession of the Guide constitutes ownership of a material object and in no way constitutes a
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cost to construct them making them a good investment over using standard building sites and materials. Many components play into the construction and design of a green building including location and building materials (just to name a few). Green buildings‚ whether they are homes‚ offices‚ or schools‚ are built to reduce pollution‚ conserve energy used‚ and to more efficiently use renewable resources. Several practices that are now used by those “going green” were used long ago. Ancient Greeks built
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LEED facilities‚ community tours (via RFP) Vision: Provide the highest quality Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) education available to green building professionals. LEED is the most widely recognized and used green building program across the globe. LEED is a certification program for buildings‚ homes and communities that guides the design‚ construction‚ operations and maintenance. Leadership (CY13): Past Chair: Julie Edwards Current Chair: Kate Gregory Incoming Chair:
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CSR in Construction Industry CONTENT 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Corporate Social Responsibility: a Brief History 1.2 Definition of CSR 2.0 DISCUSSION AND INTEGRATION 2.1 CSR Practices and Sustainable Development in Construction Industry 2.1.1 Social 2.1.2 Economy 2.1.3 Environment 2.2 Push and Pull Factors Influencing CSR and Sustainable Development Adoption 2.3 Challenges 2.4 Conclusion PAGE 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 14 15 Module: FEM 205 Page 1 of 15 CSR in Construction Industry
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University to engage the students in their greening initiatives to be successful in their efforts. One way universities around the country are becoming green is by constructing LEED certified buildings. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED certified buildings use key resources more efficiently when compared to conventional buildings which are simply built to code. LEED certified buildings have healthier work and living environments‚ which contributes to higher
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systems is categories that focus on specific criteria. These categories according to the 2013 V4 score card‚ which is the newest system and the one that will be used in this study are Location and Transportation‚ Site Suitability‚ Water Efficiency‚ Energy and Atmosphere‚ Materials and Resources‚ Indoor Environment Quality‚ Innovation and Regional Priority. As of 2013‚ there was 29‚101
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however‚ have a large number of operations within its sectors‚ which do affect the environment. What is even more interesting is that the hotel sector within the hospitality industry is “one of the most energy and water intensive sectors.” (Kim & Han‚ 2010‚ p.998). Each hotel consumes “small amounts of energy‚ waste‚ water‚ food‚ and other resources which adds only a small amount of pollution to the environment in terms of smoke‚ smell‚ noise‚ and chemical pollutants.” (Kirk‚ n.d) Although each hotel’s
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