There’s a new standard in town for the food retail industry: the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This standard provides a comprehensive set of metrics for food retail companies to organize and track ESG performance. ESG reports include qualitative and quantitative data about three key topics. The first focuses on the environmental strides a […]
The facilities management market is serious business. By 2032, its value is expected to top $5 trillion. Despite this positive outlook, operations leaders still face many challenges. From sky-rocketing energy prices to the push for sustainability, there’s a lot to consider. So how can operations leaders head into the new year with the right priorities? […]
As the year winds down, we took time to reflect on the things we’re proud of, and our blog definitely topped the list. As a team, we thrive on bringing value to our clients, and in 2022, we delivered some of our best stuff yet. So without further ado, here are our top five blogs […]
Many organizations are brainstorming ways to protect their profits with a recession looming in the not-so-distant future. The good news is that there are several things businesses can do to remain resilient during an economic downturn. One of them is to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to positively impact how the organization does business […]
Operations leaders across the retail industry may not always face the same challenges. Still, each has a similar goal: to improve their organization’s operating costs, boost employee productivity, and stay ahead of equipment performance issues. In recent decades, accomplishing these initiatives has become easier with the Internet of Things (IoT), but facility management is always […]
In the food retail industry, employee productivity, performance, and happiness are all key factors in the overall success of an organization. But the goals tied to each can’t be met overnight. Instead, it takes a true commitment to employee training to get there. In recent posts, we’ve talked about the consequences of The Great Resignation […]
Sustainability is in the spotlight for the retail industry. However, while 90% of executives think sustainability is important, only 60% of companies have a sustainability strategy. In a time when environmental responsibility is a top consumer demand, and the worst impacts of climate change are expected to be irreversible as soon as 2030, all retailers […]
We were honored recently with the 2015 Green Newton Environmental Leadership Award to a business. Green Newton is a much-honored organization with 25 years of climate stewardship and education under its belt. Recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with its 2015 Merit Award for outstanding efforts in protecting New England’s environment, Green Newton “is dedicated to creating an […]
Last month, The Daily Meal announced its annual selection of America’s Greenest Restaurants. The top 20 restaurants are chosen for their dedication to green and sustainable operation, while at the same time, serving “standout cuisine.” Restaurants selected for the list must demonstrate their commitment to sustainability by earning a 3- or 4-star Green Restaurant Association (GRA) rating, a national certification […]
