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Starbucks’ pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and waste in half by 2030 remains the boldest climate commitment among leading coffee chains. The targets, announced in 2020, were part of then-CEO Kevin Johnson’s vision to create a “resource-positive” company, and Starbucks’ emissions reduction goal was validated by the Science Based Targets initiative…

Warehousing is evolving faster than ever. Rising e-commerce demand, tightening labor markets, and increasing pressure to move higher product volumes in less time have pushed facilities to accelerate technology adoption. By 2027, an estimated 26% of warehouses are expected to be partly automated, yet in the race toward efficiency, many operators risk missing a critical…

  Energy bills can be challenging to understand. Facility influencer Ken Sandler gives insight on what to look for during your next billing cycle. Key Takeaways: Facility energy bills are often far more complex than simple usage multiplied by cost, due to varying state regulations, deregulated markets, demand charges and layered supply, delivery and environmental…

The steel structure for Henry Ford Hospital’s new patient tower now soars 20 stories above West Grand Boulevard. Hundreds of Henry Ford Health team members, partners and supporters gathered for a topping-out celebration and watched as a 32-foot, 1,400-pound steel beam was placed at the top of the building where patients will one day receive…

GlobeScan’s 2026 corporate affairs survey reveals a notable reordering of perceived ESG risks. For the first time, governance-related issues have overtaken environmental concerns as the No. 1 reputational risk for global businesses, based on how corporate affairs leaders rank the three pillars of ESG (environment, social and governance). The data shows that in 2026, nearly…

For facilities managers, response time is no longer just a customer service metric – it has a direct impact on revenue, reputation and retention. Today, customers expect immediate engagement, whether that’s reporting a maintenance issue, requesting a quote or chasing support, they are far less willing to wait than businesses think. At Moneypenny, we surveyed…