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Made possible with funding from the Energy Foundation and support from the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development (IGSD), the new toolkit was developed by SPLC in partnership with Refrigerant Emissions Elimination Forum (REEF) along with 20+ partner organizations.

ASHRAE, in partnership with the International Code Council, has opened a second public review period for the proposed Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings. 

As a safe, clean, and readily available energy source that produces 52 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than the average U.S. electric grid, propane supports the energy demands of businesses, industries and facilities, while also supporting reduced emissions goals. 

The list recognizes the top 500 companies in the U.S. based on environmental sustainability and the advancements these companies have made toward managing their sustainability footprint.

“At Johnson Controls, our focus on sustainability is a force multiplier accelerating our strategy, cutting our operating costs, and helping us attract and retain the best and brightest talent in the industry,” said George Oliver, chairman and CEO.

The certification recognizes that the carbon emissions-reduction technology in the two Haier air conditioning products has successfully completed SGS’s analysis and certification audit for greenhouse gas emissions throughout its lifecycle.

The Empire Technology Prize, or ETP, is a competitive opportunity for companies and innovators around the world to focus on advancing building technologies for low-carbon heating system retrofits in tall buildings.

Decarbonizing the building sector will require a massive, strategic, and coordinated effort by the public and private sectors, states the National Institute of Building Science's 2022 Moving Forward Report.