Sustainability

National Safety in Construction Month - Green Badger
June 24, 2025

National Safety Month: Safety in Construction and ESG

In construction, safety isn’t just important — it’s essential. June marks National Safety Month, an initiative spearheaded by the National Safety Council (NSC). This nationwide campaign aims to raise awareness around safety practices, including safety…

2025 AIA Image of Boston MA
May 20, 2025

Make the Most of Your Time at the 2025 AIA Conference

The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025 (AIA25) is the largest event of its kind, bringing together architects, design professionals, engineers, contractors, and emerging professionals from across the industry. Held June 4–7 at the…

Green Badger - LEED v5 overview
October 11, 2024

LEED v5 Outlook: What General Contractors Need to Know

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system has become the gold standard in sustainable construction practices worldwide. With LEED v5 scheduled to launch in 2025, general contractors, architects, and developers alike are…

acg playbook on decarbonization & carbon - green badger
September 15, 2024

Intro to the AGC Playbook on Decarbonization & Carbon

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to address environmental concerns, particularly those related to carbon emissions. As more attention is directed toward the impact of climate change, construction companies are finding themselves at the…

Green Badger's JUST Label
September 10, 2024

Unlocking the Power of the JUST Label: Why Your Company Should Get Certified

In a world where sustainability, equity, and transparency have become business imperatives, companies are increasingly turning to third-party certifications to showcase their commitment. Among the most notable and forward-thinking is the JUST Label, a transparency…

Green Badger - ESG Resources for Construction
August 16, 2024

ESG Resources for Sustainable Construction

Are you looking for a comprehensive overview of Green Badger’s ESG Resources? You’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a list of all the ESG resources for sustainable construction that your project teams need for…

Green Badger - Setting SMART goals for ESG
July 11, 2024

Setting SMART Goals For ESG Implementation

In our blog series on ESG, we have spent a lot of time identifying relevant priorities, data to collect, and benchmarking where you currently stand on various ESG metrics. Only once you have completed and…

Green Jobsite best practices
June 17, 2024

Improving Sustainability on Construction Sites

General contractors often do not have any control over what they build, or where they built it. They can use their influence to encourage projects to pursue 3rd party sustainability certifications like LEED, Envision, SITES,…

LEED v5 an the AIA Materials Pledge Correlation for the built environment
June 3, 2024

How do LEED v5 and AIA Materials Pledge Overlap?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Materials Pledge are both initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability in the built environment, but they operate in slightly different spheres. LEED…

How Green Badger Supports the AIA Materials Pledge
May 30, 2024

How Green Badger Supports Achieving the AIA Materials Pledge

Architects and designers are essential in promoting sustainable architecture and construction practices. As the issue of climate change becomes more pressing, the decisions made in selecting materials and designing buildings have a significant impact on…

AIA Materials Pledge - Green Badger Blog
May 21, 2024

The AIA Materials Pledge Overview

Sustainability in architecture is no longer just about energy efficiency and green design. It encompasses every facet of the building, including the materials used in construction. Recognizing this, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) introduced…

Green Badger's Earth Day
April 22, 2024

Inspiring Companies to Go Green on Earth Day 2024

On this Earth Day, we want to encourage companies to reduce their environmental impact and inspire others to do the same. You have the power to implement easy actions that support sustainability in your work…