Across the United States, government bodies have legislation that dictates requirements to achieve financial incentives such as tax abatement, loans and grants, and permit expedition. Sometimes the incentives are for residential or commercial buildings only or include provisions for both types. In most cases, a sustainability component is embedded that requires projects to demonstrate performance such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, and designs for healthy indoor environmental quality. This video explores some of the common themes.
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Meet Laura Steinbrink
Businesses are increasingly focused on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics due to employee, customer and investor pressure. Where to start and how to approach your strategy for the E in ESG – your environmental footprint, is what Emerald Built Environments is all about.
It principals, Laura Steinbrink and Matt HYPERLINK “https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-setzekorn-pe-leed-ap-37614aa/”Setzekorn lead a team of sustainability and building science experts who support clients in setting and achieving their sustainability goals, including delivering building certifications such as LEED and WELL. With impact across the US and internationally on over 900 buildings, Matt and Laura deliver results for all types of building owners including commercial, industrial, leased space, hospitality, mixed-use and multi-family, among others.
