39% is a blog aimed at helping reduce the impact of the built environment, which is responsible for 39% of all global emissions. Author @ctlaughman

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I hope within the past 132 weeks, you have read at least one post that inspired you to make an impact on the world around you. This experiment has demonstrated the importance of building a network and the power that we have together. bit.ly/39Post59 #ESG #Sustainability

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To effectively manage our energy, we need the data on how much energy we use, but when it comes to solar - we might be building hurdles to obtaining that data. A little upfront planning can prevent data access issues later. bit.ly/39Post58 #ESG #Sustainability

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Before change can happen, you must prepare for that change. This week, 39Blog looks deeper into the importance of change management and ESG success. bit.ly/39Post57 #ESG #sustainability #ClimateCrisis #change

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Implementing an ESG program means instituting change in your organization; there is a managerial practice that can help - change management. This week 39Blog takes a deeper look. bit.ly/39Post56 #ESG #sustainability #changemanagement #change #sticky

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In some ways, reaching net zero is like climbing a mountain, it's easy to say you're going to climb the mountain while standing at its base, but reaching the summit requires planning and preparation. Sadly, most start climbing will never reach the peak. bit.ly/39Post55

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The aroma of freshly-baked pies and roast turkey is in the air. It is time for the inlaws and outlaws to sit at the same table and break bread. So what are you going to do when ESG comes up at Thanksgiving Dinner? This week 39Blog prepares for dinner bit.ly/39Post54 #esg

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Yesterday was America Recycle's Day? Did you leverage the national campaign to engage your residents to help improve your diversion rate? bit.ly/39Post53 #ESG #Sustainability #wastemanagement #recycling #reducereuserecycle #ClimateCrisis #realestate #multifamily

Setting a carbon reduction goal? What does your goal say about your organization? This week, we explore the different rigors of zero and the goals of reaching zero in ThirtyNine. bit.ly/39Post52 #decarbonization #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis #COP27 #realestate

Your sustainability program needs to address environmental impacts, not just energy impacts - which includes having a strategy for water as well. It's probably costing you more than you realize. bit.ly/39Post51 #conservation #esg #sustainability #water #realestate

The road to net-zero includes decarbonizing your energy supply, which likely means solar energy. But how are paying for it? This week on 39Blog, Solar Financing - From PPA's to Tax Credits. What is Your Plan? bit.ly/39Post50 #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis #solar

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Rent rates decline for the 2nd quarter in a roll, but investors are looking for a return. ESG may be the precise tool to deliver on that need. As we slide into 4Q, let's take a look at ESG trends in this week's 39 blog. bit.ly/39Post48 #ESG #Sustainability #Impact

How do we get to Net Zero? bit.ly/39Post47
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Prospective residents with EVs are coming to a multifamily site near you, are you prepared? Your competition is. In this week's blog, let's dive into EVs! #ESG #ElectricVehicles #EV #Sustainability #cars #apartments bit.ly/39Post45
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Increasingly demand charges and time of use charges are being used by utility providers in their rate structure. This presents an opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce costs and impact. Let's dive in, in this weeks 39Blog bit.ly/39Post44. #ESG #sustainability

Want an easy way to reduce energy in your portfolio today? Consider an Energy Treasure Hunt, a great low-cost/no-cost strategy from @ENERGYSTAR. Find your treasure in this week's ThityNine Post: bit.ly/39Post43 #impact #ESG #Sustainability

In the past few weeks, we have seen a campaign coined "Anti-ESG," but this does not mean there are two equivocal sides to debate. Climate risk is investment risk. There is no other side to that position. We have seen this before. Cigarette anyone? bit.ly/39Post41 #ESG

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What should you know about Carbon Offsets and can they be leveraged to help reduce climate impact effectively? This week on 39Blog. bit.ly/39Post40 #impact #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction @Conservice

August has been a busy month for the built environment; more incentives for asset owners to reduce their impact bit.ly/39Post39 #ESG #sustainability #impact #realestate @gobygreen

Are you aware that water conservation provides an opportunity to reduce climate impact while protecting asset value? bit.ly/39Post38 @Conservice #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis #Savewater #conservation

You can't out-exercise a bad diet; similarly, if you are not designing carbon out of the deliveries from your development team, you will struggle to meaningfully reduce your carbon impact. It is time to put your portfolio on a carbon diet. bit.ly/39Post37 @gobygreen