2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Recap
The 2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization conference once again proved to be the must-attend event for anyone passionate about sustainable construction. This year, the focus was clear: advancing construction decarbonization is not just a trend—it’s a…
Green Badger’s LEED Resources for Construction Project Teams
A comprehensive overview of Green Badger’s LEED Resources for construction projects teams to utilize from site work to commissioning.
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…
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…
Volunteering: How Green Badger is Giving Back
At Green Badger, we believe that giving back to the community isn’t just good for the world—it’s also good for the soul. Research shows that volunteering can reduce stress, combat depression, and increase overall well-being….
LEED Certification: Building a Greener Future, One Brick at a Time
What is LEED? You’ve probably heard the term thrown around at construction sites or in conversations about green buildings, but what is LEED exactly? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally…
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…
2024 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Conference Recap
Green Badger sponsored the third annual Advancing Construction Decarbonization conference in Denver a few weeks ago. The construction industry is famously competitive, and it was refreshing to see so many leaders in sustainable construction come…
Uncovering Embodied Carbon in EPDs
The construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. A significant portion of the total carbon emissions of a building comes from the materials used. To make informed decisions about material selection…
10 Steps for a Successful LEED Project Close-out
In the pursuit of LEED certification, maintaining accurate records and ensuring all documentation is up-to-date is crucial. This guide provides a comprehensive list of best practices to help you through the quality control process ensuring…
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…
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,…
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…
