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A Corporate Diversity Benchmark in ESG

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Some have questioned should this bill be legally challenged, would a reviewing court find it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. We suggest not.

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EPDs are New and Untested but in Short Order will Dominate

Green Building Law Update

The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? The White paper is legally not correct, but who would seek legal advice from architects (even a well respected architecture firm like Perkins+Will)? For details and to RSVP.

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California Geo Bill passes General Assembly | Geothermal content.

Contractor Magazine

The bill requires the California Energy Commission, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission, the Air Resources Board and other stakeholders, to evaluate and recommend policies for overcoming barriers to expanded use of geothermal heat pumps in the Golden State. Maryland Passes Geothermal Heat Pump Bill.

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Net Zero Pledges by Businesses are Fraught with Risk

Green Building Law Update

We caution companies not to make unqualified general environmental claims because ‘‘it is highly unlikely that marketers can substantiate all reasonable interpretations of these claims,’’ the Federal Trade Commission standard for environmental claims. The more likely and larger risk is certainly to reputation. yes, this blog will continue).

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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?

Green Building Law Update

But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. On the very first page of the site sustainability provisions, sec 501.3.1.2 Sec 1001.3.2

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LEED can Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation requiring selected companies to articulate their basis for ESG disclosures.

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2018 IgCC – A Fast Paced Deep Dive

Green Building Law Update

This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. On the very first page of the site sustainability provisions, sec 501.3.1.2 Note, the 2017 edition of Standard 189.1 Sec 1001.3.2

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