While I'm not an expert in lighting controls, I interact with them frequently as a part of our commissioning work. Throughout my many years of designing and troubleshooting buildings' functionality, I have repeatedly inquired about the commissioning of lighting controls. Way back, the “only” lighting system was daylighting; candles didn't work all that well for many activities. The only “controls” were drapes and shades.

Want to be an excellent supply chain partner? Align your sustainability goals with those of your customers.

How do we put the pieces together, and who pulls off a report of this magnitude?

What's Natalie's superpower? (Spoiler: It makes her absolutely exceptional at her job).

Data and charts may validate your claims, but compelling storytelling is what will inspire your stakeholders.

Data tells a compelling story about your company's efforts and performance. Here's how to include it in your sustainability report in a compelling way.

Don't miss this critical first step in developing your sustainability report! A materiality study surveys your internal and external stakeholders to determine what topics or issues are most important to them.

Learn about the UNs' SDGs and how they align with sustainability reporting frameworks.

Mike and Natalie open a can of alphabet soup as they discuss the GRI, TCFD, SASB, and CBD.

Learn how frameworks inform storytelling, data collection, and depth of a sustainability report.

Whether public or private, the time is now to tell your sustainability story.

Did you ever get yelled at by your parents to "Turn the lights OFF!" when you were a kid? I did. As an energy engineer as an adult, I wish I could have shown my kid-self the calculations on how much it really costs to leave the lights on.

In addition to exploring the benefits of solar energy, Season 4 of the MicroVlogCast dove into the growing need for Integrative Design Services. Matt, our resident expert in LEED, WELL Building Standard, and regenerative design, discusses the importance of biophilia, democratizing design, and holistic design support earlier in the construction project.

We are excited to officially announce our recent acquisition of VIKRON Energy Solutions. For over ten years, VIKRON has provided natural gas consulting and brokerage services to large energy users throughout the United States.

To be at the forefront of climate and sustainability work is to envision an entire economic system that does not exist. Currently, CEOs are tasked with continual growth, keeping the lights on, and avoiding risks that upset operations. There isn't much room for envisioning or influencing an entire system, so sustainability solutions have traditionally been incremental and limited to existing frameworks.

Have you ever noticed that the IRS seems to love using three numbers and sometimes a letter to describe funds, policies, or codes? Many of us immediately think 401k, 503b, or 529 plan. However, there is a lesser-known IRS tax code that can save you significantly when you invest in energy efficiency for your commercial building…

Autumn is here. As the weather cools off and the days get shorter, the first thing I think of is our culture’s obsession with pumpkin spice. These days it seems like everything is pumpkin spice flavored – whiskey, cheerios, and even English muffins (I’m not joking). If there is one thing I wish more people thought of in the fall, it’s energy. Who are we kidding - if you read enough of these blogs, you’ll find all I think about is energy.

Mike and Matt host Season 4 of the MicroVlogCast and discuss the ins and outs of solar energy. Shot in front of the rooftop array on the Foresight headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, they cover everything from additionality to net-metering to biomimicry - all in episodes under three minutes.

Much ink has been spilled on the topic of leadership development. Undoubtedly, you’ve read a book, been recommended a podcast or TedTalk, sat through a seminar, or attended a semester-long class on the topic at some point over the last 10 – 15 years. At Foresight, we have shelves full of books by authors who have spent most of their careers examining how to best implement leadership development in organizations of all sizes, types, and disciplines.

If 2020 was the year of hearing people talk about COVID19 constantly, 2021 is the year people are talking about inflation and the supply chain. It is hard to go through a day without hearing someone talk about supply chain issues or inflation. Unfortunately, the natural gas and electricity markets are suffering from price inflation as well.