Federal Workforce and Workplace

Meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets - both direct and indirect - requires establishing low-carbon workplaces as defined in section B of Executive Order 13514. This section contains information about meeting those.

From Federal News Radio: We know that green certified buildings are good for the environment, but they could also be good for your organization's productivity. In a study published by the American Journal of Public Health, employees reported the perception of taking less sick time after moving into LEED-certified buildings. The study's authors say that employees could each work about 39 more hours a year because the buildings often have better light, air quality and ventilation. Dr. Sue Grady, Assistant Professor of Geography at the Michigan State University, explains the findings for us.

Listen to Dr. Grady's interview here.