Tag: Sustainability
15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program
In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.
Manufacturing Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification In 2021
ENERGY STAR certified plants are among the most energy-efficient plants within their industries. Together, 93 plants prevented more than 5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector.
Meta Picks Idaho For New 960,000 SF Data Center
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has selected the City of Kuna, ID as the location of its new $800 million data center.
2021 Economic Development Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards
For 2021, Business Facilities introduced 16 Impact Awards as the latest addition to the Economic Deal of the Year Awards.
3M Company Investing $470M In East Tennessee Expansion
Fortune 100 company 3M will add nearly 600 new jobs at its manufacturing operations in Clinton, TN by 2025.
U.S. Steel Picks Arkansas For New $3B Steel Mill
Upon completion in 2024, U.S. Steel's Osceola, AR facility will be the most technologically advanced steelmaking facility in North America.
Electric Adventure Vehicle Project Is Largest In Georgia History
Rivian will invest $5 billion, create 7,500 jobs at a nearly 2,000-acre carbon-conscious campus dubbed the East Atlanta Megasite.
Norfolk Southern Establishes New HQ In Atlanta’s Tech Square
3,000 employees will staff the transport company's new HQ, a high-tech venture set to enhance Norfolk Southern's presence in Georgia.
L3Harris Opens $110M Ontario Facility
The state-of-the art Watertown facility supports L3Harris’ strategic growth initiatives, is expected to create 250 jobs over the next four years.
Dow To Build World’s First Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Ethylene Complex
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta site selected due to availability of carbon capture infrastructure, competitive feedstocks and attractive government partnerships.
Bayer To Invest $200M In Pharmaceutical Plant In Costa Rica
For Bayer, Costa Rica offers an excellent and strategic location, paired with qualified talent, sustainability policies, and the conditions necessary for private investment.
Viridi Parente Expanding Buffalo, NY Green Tech Campus
In adaptive reuse project, the battery technology developer will add 70,000 square feet to its research lab, assembly, office, and production space.
OnLogic Plans New High Tech Global HQ In Vermont
Industrial computer manufacturer plans to build new Vermont headquarters, open an office in North Carolina, and expand operations in the Netherlands, Malaysia and Taiwan.
Two Agtech Companies Growing In St. Louis Region
AeroFarms will establish a new indoor vertical farm, Ostara will invest $25 million In the St. Louis region.
Connecticut Governor’s Report: Leading From The Front
Connecticut succeeded in mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic by aggressively testing people in the early stage of the outbreak, avoiding the massive casualty levels in neighboring states.
Five Manufacturers Picked To Validate Innovative Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy's manufacturing partners will conduct Industrial Technology Validation (ITV) projects to speed adoption of clean energy technologies.
Can Industrial Clusters Help Reduce Harmful Emissions?
ACEEE's Director of Industrial Program discusses how clusters of industrial companies offer a powerful approach to developing and deploying low-carbon infrastructure.
Switch Picks Round Rock For Fifth Exascale Data Center Campus
Switch will build over 1.5 million square feet of Tier 5® data center space next to Dell Technologies’ global headquarters in Round Rock, TX.
L’Oréal USA Investing $12M In Arkansas Expansion
Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oréal will expand its North Little Rock, AR facility, bringing 45 new jobs to the region.
Your Site Is Ready To Build In South Carolina
Camp Hall is a Next Generation Commerce Park set in the bustling southeast region minutes from Charleston, South Carolina. Designed for thriving commerce and sustainability.
Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Awards
Business Facilities' 1st Annual EDO Awards recognize innovative or impactful programs and initiatives aimed at improving the communities they serve.
Business Facilities Names Inaugural Class of 2023: EDO Awards
The Economic Development Organization Awards highlight nascent and established programs and incentives making an impact on community growth.
[VIDEO] Las Colinas, Irving, Texas: A City Built For Business
Centrally located in the thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving-Las Colinas is recognized as the “Headquarters of Headquarters,” with more Fortune 1000 global headquarters per capita than any other city in Texas.