You're as likely to hear the word "sustainable" around the
office water cooler these days as you are to hear "timesheets" or
"return on investment." Something has occurred in the business
world: Companies are becoming attuned to the notion of
sustainability.
Whether it is for public relations or because of concerns about
energy management or supply chain reliability, businesses are
paying attention to their effects on the environment. And with this
new dynamic in mind, Professional Roofing and the Center for
Environmental Innovation in Roofing introduce Environment
Matters, a new bimonthly column focusing on how the roofing
industry intersects with the environment and energy
consumption.
The built environment represents a substantial share of global
energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). In the
U.S., the built environment is responsible for an estimated 42
percent of total energy use, 71 percent of electricity consumption
and 48...
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