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This Badger Packs a Byte
People in construction are busy. If I pop onto a jobsite, I don’t see too many people twiddling their fingers (though if you’re using Green Badger already to manage LEED, you’ve definitely got a bit…
Sourcing of Raw Materials-Biobased Materials & FSC Wood
Earning LEED points toward the Sourcing of Raw Materials credit is a hard credit for most teams to earn. There are five ways to achieve contributions and Green Badger finds it’s best to use the…
Unlocking Wellness: The Playful Pursuit of Hobbies for a Happier You
In our fast-paced lives, we often find ourselves caught up in the chaos, neglecting a crucial aspect of our well-being—hobbies. Participating in your favorite hobby can have a positive effect on your mental wellness. These…
How to Easily Start a Sustainability Committee
Developing a sustainability committee is useful in achieving a company’s ESG goals. ESG–an acronym for environmental, social and governance–serves as a structured system for assessing how a company’s activities and policies affect sustainability and ethics….
Getting Subcontractors Involved in ESG
This is part three of our ESG blog series, and we will discuss how subcontractor participation influences ESG tracking and reporting. The steps described in this post should be considered after you’ve already gotten a…
WELL and ESG – Investing in Employees and Communities to Impact the Bottom Line
In today’s ever-changing business world, the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework has become increasingly important. As we pay more attention to ESG, one crucial element stands out: the need to share information about how…
ESG Implementation
Once your company has a firm grasp on fundamental ESG metrics, it’s time to turn your attention to aspects that may require extra effort to collect and manage effectively. In our previous ESG blog, we…
Empowering Subcontractors for LEED Success: The Challenge of Training and Support
As part of our subcontractor series, we’re rolling out the third blog post on this important topic. Other blogs in this series are The Vital Role of Subcontractors in LEED Projects and Unlocking the Key…
Sourcing Raw Materials – Extended Producer Responsibility Programs
The environmental impacts of landfill waste are rapidly escalating, and the building industry is a major contributor responsible for adding millions of tons of construction and demolition debris each year. To help counter this, there…
Advancing Construction Decarbonization 2023 Conference Recap
In an era where the urgency for sustainable practices is paramount, the second annual Advancing Construction Decarbonization Conference shone as a beacon of ingenuity and insight. Spanning from July 31 to August 2, in the…
Composting 101: A “How to” Guide
In a world where sustainability is more crucial than ever, simple yet impactful actions can make all the difference. Enter composting – a powerful practice that not only reduces waste but also enriches our gardens,…
Streamlining Sustainability: How Green Badger Enhances Your WELL Journey
Lauren Breckenridge, LEED APSustainability Associate at Green Badger In an age when sustainability and human well-being are at the forefront of global concerns, the construction industry faces significant challenges in reducing its environmental impact and…
