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Sustainability

• International Facility Management Association: Sustainability "How-to Guide" series
  
  

  Author: IFMA

  Publisher: IFMA

  Date of publication: 2010 - 2011

  Language of publication: English

  Abstract:There continues to be a strong interest in facility management education as it relates to sustainability and the implementation of energy saving techniques. The IFMA Foundation, with support from IFMA’s Sustainability Committee, is producing a series of white papers to respond to this need for information.

  The general objective of these guides will be to provide data and information associated with a wide range of subjects related to sustainability. Readers will view examples of successfully implemented sustainable practices and will learn to develop a business case and ROI analysis for sustainability.

  More information on these publications can be found here.
  

  IFMA sustainability Minute video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI2bXSXXWmI
  
  
  
• BIFM 2009 Sustainability Survey Summary Report

Author: BIFM

Publisher: BIFM

Date of publication: October 2009

Language of publication: English

Abstract: The 3rd BIFM Annual Sustainability Survey highlights the opinions of the FM community regarding where organisations stand on sustainability. It also demonstrates how critical the FM professional is in delivering sustainability and results show that this is increasingly being recognised. Read the full report
BIFM also published a Good Practice Guide ‘Implementing a Sustainability Policy’ which can be found on the BIFM website at: http://www.bifm.org.uk/bifm/knowledge/resources/goodpracticeguides

• International Facility Management Association Sustainability Task Force Report

Author: 12 authors; See page 4

Publisher: IFMA

Date of publication: 2009

Language of publication: English

Abstract: Established in November 2008, IFMA’s Sustainability Task Force consists of 12 industry leaders ranging from facility managers of global corporations to key players from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. General Services Administration Public Building Services. Its goal was to recommend a framework and a set of supporting actions that, once implemented, would result in IFMA becoming the primary information source for all matters pertaining to sustainability initiatives in the built environment. The task force produced this report which serves as a guide in the development of IFMA’s strategic roadmap for sustainability initiatives. Read the full report

• Green Practices Study

Author: Shari Epstein, IFMA director of research

Publisher: IFMA

Date of publication: 2008

Language of publication: English

Abstract: This study involves the measurement of attitudes and behavior of facility managers in relation to implementing sustainability initiatives at their organizations. Previous studies were conducted in September of 2002 and 2005; however, this 2008 survey was expanded significantly. The balance of the questions was updated to reflect current practices. IFMA used an online survey to collect the information in this report. Following a release on Sept 3, 2008 to determine the efficacy of the survey questions, respondents were invited to complete the survey in its entirety. The survey was sent to 3,500 professional members around the world. A total of 573 responded to the survey. Read the full article

• Energy Efficiency Index Research

Author: Johnson Controls, IFMA

Publisher: Johnson Controls, IFMA

Date of publication: 2008

Language of publication: English

Abstract: In 2007 Johnson Controls conducted research within the North American business community to look at the impact of rising energy prices on organizations. This survey of executives examined what companies were doing in response to rising energy costs, what sort of payback they expected on investments in energy efficiency, to what extent they were motivated by concerns about the environment vs. purely economics, etc. The project was repeated in 2008 and the results compared to 2007 in order to determine whether businesses are changing their thinking and actions regarding energy efficiency. Read the full article

• Energy - BIFM Position Paper

Author: British Institute of Facilities Management

Publisher: BIFM

Date of publication: 10th January 2007

Language of publication: English

Abstract: Sets out BIFM's position on energy supply and use together with effective policy options that would contribute to the UK government’s climate change objectives. Read the full article

• Management Summary - Green Vison FM

Author: Roel van Arensbergen, Bas Nijssen, Quinten van der Ploeg, Wesley Welle

Publisher: Professorship Facility Management of the NHTV, Breda University of Applied Sciences

Date of publication: 14th July 2009

Language of publication: English

Abstract: This study on global Sustainable Facility Management was initiated by the Professorship Facility Management of the NHTV, Breda University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Four graduate students formed the research group “GreenVision FM”, under the supervision of the Professorship Facility Management. The purpose of this project was twofold. The first of which is to find out what the possibilities are of one global community of FM associations, companies, NGOs (Non Governmental Organizations) and governmental organizations that work together by sharing knowledge, opinions, contacts and visions. The second mission is to create a place where organizations can interact and communicate with each other on Sustainable Facility Management. The four students in the group have since graduated. However, the research project will be continued by Dr. Frans Melissen, senior lecturer/researcher at the NHTV Academy of Facility Management. Read the full article