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Studies show that consumption by buildings attributable to real estate development around the world is 30-40% per year.  As much as 50% of minerals from natural resources is consumed by the construction industry.  Real estate development produces around 33% of atmospheric CO2 while construction and building operations ...

This theory-building paper argues that there are four mechanisms by which legal strategies can enhance accountability.  The courts can help those affected by policy failures to overcome the collective action problem.  The courts can provide civil society with access to information about rights violations, malfeasance, ...

This article explores how circular procurement of equipment adds value to all parties along the supply chain. The circular economy offers opportunities to manufacturers, dealers, resellers, authorized third-party refurbishment companies, service companies, and rental and leasing companies. Furniture, fixtures, and equi ...

Investors in hotel property own the site and building as well as the hotel FF&E and OS&E. The owners of the hotel businesses are the hotel owners, who occupy and use the hotel properties and profit from their operation. The degree of management and control they desire over the management and operation of the pr ...

The ways the hospitality industry deals with the COVID-19 crisis provides insight into the crisis management endeavors in building a business case for disaster and climate resiliency. The Sustainability in Hospitality Panel is supported by experts across many fields. The panel's goal is to have sustainability anchored ...