In the quest for greener operations, we’ve gathered insights from top industry leaders, including CEOs and environmental consultants, on sustainable practices in smart infrastructure projects. From using recycled building materials to embedding sustainability in the corporate mindset, explore the four transformative strategies that are making a positive impact on environmental goals.
- Use Recycled Building Materials
- Install LED and Smart Controls
- Integrate Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
- Embed Sustainability in Corporate Mindset
Use Recycled Building Materials
In our projects, we focus on using recycled materials like reclaimed wood and recycled metal. This reduces waste by keeping materials out of landfills and cuts down on the need for new resources. It’s good for the environment and supports a more sustainable way of building.
Andrew Merrick
Owner & CEO, Aquasoltech
Install LED and Smart Controls
By using LED technology and smart controls, businesses can significantly reduce energy consumption and lower carbon emissions. For example, installing motion sensors and adaptive lighting in commercial buildings has not only cut energy costs by up to 30% but also contributed to achieving corporate sustainability goals by minimizing environmental impact.
Alan Noblitt
President, Seascape Capital, LLC
Integrate Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
As a long-time business leader in the solar energy industry, I have seen the positive impact of integrating solar panels into smart infrastructure projects. One effective practice is the use of building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), where solar panels are incorporated directly into the building materials, such as windows or facades. This approach not only provides renewable energy but also contributes to the building’s overall design, making it more aesthetically pleasing while reducing its reliance on external power sources.
This sustainable practice supports environmental goals by reducing the carbon footprint of buildings and promoting energy independence. It enhances the efficiency of urban spaces and encourages the adoption of renewable energy technologies in everyday infrastructure. Embracing such innovations reflects a commitment to sustainability and helps pave the way for a greener future.
Robert Roth
CEO, Quote For Solar Group
Embed Sustainability in Corporate Mindset
The practice of sustainability is a mindset that comes hand in hand with leadership. At the head of the organization, in the minds of executives and directors, the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is essential to the survival of the organization.
Embedded in the organization’s processes, practices, and actions that aim to preserve resources, reduce waste, and minimize environmental impact, sustainability drives efficiency and sponsors corporate responsibility.
Individually, everyone in the organization who makes choices that align with sustainable values—like eco-friendly products, reducing consumption, and supporting sustainable businesses—lives a sustainable way of life.
Therefore, an understanding of what a sustainable corporate environment is, is the first step to integrating smart infrastructure into any project. At the end of the day, the equation must add up, and if the balance is positive in safekeeping the resources required for future projects, the impact on environmental goals will always be positive.
Carlota DCosta
Environmental Consultant, TRS Consulting
