5 Steps Toward a Greener Facility
A sustainability solutions guide from Staples Business Advantage
Jeffrey Beland
Senior Facilities Marketing Manager
As a facility manager (FM), you have the power to create a workplace that's better for the planet and better for the people who work there — the power to transform sustainability from a trending topic into a positive way of working that feels natural.
How do you accomplish such a grand feat? Start by reading a little further. We've provided some tips to help you master your facility manager superpower and help your company go green.
The Meaning of Sustainable Facility Management
Sustainability in a facility manager's world is simple in principle. Here's an easy way to think about it:
Sustainable facility management means operating buildings to be efficient and healthy for people and the environment.
As the FM, there are specific actions you can take:
- Adopt practices to be more energy and water efficient
- Reduce waste
- Source more eco-preferable products
- Support healthy indoor air quality