Sustainability
Facility managers lead sustainable practices by reducing environmental impact, supporting wellness, and complying with green building standards. This domain integrates energy efficiency, resource conservation, and ESG goals into daily operations.
Subdomains of Sustainability
Sustainable Facility Management
Facility managers help organizations reduce their environmental impact and build long-term sustainability programs. This includes understanding climate risks, managing carbon footprints, planning green initiatives like recycling or water conservation, and tracking progress through global sustainability standards and financial tools like life cycle costing.
Energy
This subdomain focuses on reducing energy use and improving efficiency. Facility managers monitor systems, manage utility bills, and evaluate renewable energy options like solar and wind. They also oversee projects like building commissioning and retuning, manage peak loads, and assess potential savings through audits and performance contracts.
Water
Facility managers are responsible for conserving water through efficient systems, smart monitoring and regular audits. They must understand how to control usage, prevent waste and identify improvement areas through both top-down and bottom-up assessments.
Measure & Monitor
This includes using utility meters to track energy and water use. Facility managers must understand how to read meters, collect data and manage records to make informed decisions.
Materials & Consumables
Sustainability in procurement is key. Managers must consider the environmental impact of what they buy, ensuring that suppliers follow sustainable practices and that goods and services support environmental, social and economic goals.
Waste
Facility managers lead waste reduction efforts through recycling, reuse and proper disposal. Their goal is to minimize environmental harm while supporting regulatory compliance and cost savings.
Wellness
This subdomain ensures that buildings support occupant health. Managers focus on indoor air quality, thermal and acoustic comfort, ventilation and ergonomic design to promote safety, comfort and performance.
Site Management
Facility managers support sustainable site practices, such as reducing heat islands, managing stormwater runoff, and minimizing light pollution. They also manage landscape and hardscape features using eco-friendly methods and materials.