Synapse: This Week’s News for LA’s Best Buildings
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Sends Warning Shot at Companies Ignoring Climate Risk
GreenTech Media discusses the widespread impact of influential annual letter from BlackRock Inc’s chief, Laurence D. Fink. He states, “the evidence on climate risk is compelling investors to reassess core assumptions about modern finance.”
The letter follows a groundbreaking climate risk assessment conducted by BlackRock on the economic impacts and threats of climate change.
EBEWE Ordinance Update - Performance Phase Extended to 2021
The City of LA has extended first reporting deadline for the audit and retro-commissioning phase from 2020 to 2021. Start planning your efficiency projects now to achieve savings before your compliance deadline - you'll improve your building and reduce the cost of compliance.
If you’re wondering how to comply, check out updates from the LA Energy & Water Efficiency Resource Center.
BOMA Greater LA Hosts Codes Seminar: “Be in the Know About Significant Changes Occurring to Building Standards”
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Officials review the significant changes occurring in the Building Standards Code 2020. Tackle Title 24 and how it affects your buildings, understand what changes occurred that are effective January 1, 2020, and learn about the differences between California and LA City code changes.
Apply to Be a 2020 Green Lease Leader
Are you successfully implementing green leasing best practices? Green Lease Leaders recognizes forward-thinking companies and real estate practitioners who break down barriers to high-performance buildings by revolutionizing leases to incorporate energy efficiency and sustainability.
Apply for Green Lease Leader recognition to stand and be honored alongside leading-edge organizations representing more than 2 billion square feet of commercial, industrial, and retail property.
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