Sustainability Committee
Mission
To advance the stewardship of people, assets, and resources by promoting practical sustainability solutions that create lasting value.
Core Responsibilities
- Organize two educational lunch programs annually on relevant sustainability topics.
- Increase awareness and understanding of sustainability's impact on people, facilities, and organizational performance.
- Help facility professionals understand and communicate the business value of sustainability initiatives, including benefits related to employee well-being, facility performance, risk reduction, and organizational outcomes.
- Create opportunities for members to learn from real-world sustainability successes and challenges.
- Translate emerging trends and complex sustainability topics into practical facility management applications.
- Support knowledge sharing and discussion around sustainable facility practices.
Volunteer Commitment
- Attend one 30-minute virtual committee meeting each month.
- Assist with planning and organizing educational programs, site tours, and related events.
- Share with the committee stories and case studies that highlight practical sustainability initiatives and their impact on buildings, people, and organizational value to brainstorm program ideas.
