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Oct 7, 2024 | 
theproducenews.com | Lauren Scott
There was a lot to celebrate in September. It has International Literacy Day and International Day of Peace. For those who took up bread baking during COVID-19, it’s also Sourdough September. It’s even my birthday. At IFPA and The Foundation of Fresh Produce, however, we’re naturally focused on National Fruits and Veggies Month.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
automatedbuildings.com | Lauren Scott |Ken Sinclair
By Lauren ScottThe following is an adaptation of an episode of The Resilience Report podcast, hosted by Lauren ScottIf you are an AutomatedBuildings.com reader who falls into one of the following camps, this article if for you: those who are just starting their career and those who are looking to maybe make a mid-career pivot into a values-based organization.
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
facilitiesmanagementadvisor.blr.com | Lauren Scott
Every year, Atrius shares its State of Corporate Sustainability report, which gathers responses from facilities, energy, and sustainability professionals to understand the trends and challenges these teams and their organizations currently face. With sustainability becoming a bigger priority year by year, how are facilities teams contributing to progress—and what do they need to make a bigger impact?
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
facilitiesmanagementadvisor.com | Lauren Scott
Every year, Atrius shares its State of Corporate Sustainability report, which gathers responses from facilities, energy, and sustainability professionals to understand the trends and challenges these teams and their organizations currently face. With sustainability becoming a bigger priority year by year, how are facilities teams contributing to progress—and what do they need to make a bigger impact?
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
automatedbuildings.com | Lauren Scott
The following is an excerpt from the “The Future of Energy Management: ESG, Decarbonization, and Electrification” panel at the 2024 AHR Expo. I have been working in marketing and communications for the past 16 years, with more than 10 of those years working in the cleantech space. More specifically, I have worked in the renewable energy and smart building sectors.
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Oct 16, 2023 | 
theproducenews.com | Lauren Scott
Providing its members with actionable trends and sales data on fresh produce and floral consumers has been a hallmark of International Fresh Produce Association events, programs, and resources since the organization’s inception. Most recently, IFPA launched, in partnership with industry-leading data provider Circana (formerly IRI and NPD), a new Produce Consumption Data Platform, giving IFPA members access to grocery retail sales data, including category specific insights and trends.
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Sep 9, 2023 | 
automatedbuildings.com | Lauren Scott
Over the past few years, the world has a surge i interest around sustainability. From recent graduates to seasoned business executives, this interest has translated into a wave of professionals stepping into the world of environmental impact for the first time. For the most part, these newcomers have been welcomed with open arms by those already in the sustainability space. However, some have expressed being shamed for being “late to the party” or only jumping on a bandwagon.
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Aug 16, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Deirdre A. Sheehan |Jacob A. Sadikman |Lauren Scott |Cole Tavener
On August 10, 2023, the government of Canada released draft Clean Electricity Regulations [PDF] (CER) for public comment. The final CER are anticipated to be registered under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) in 2024 and come into force on January 1, 2025. The CER limit carbon emissions produced by electricity generated using fossil fuel in an effort to ultimately eliminate emitting sources of supply connected to public electricity grids in Canada.
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Aug 1, 2023 | 
autobodynews.com | Lauren Scott
Written by Lauren Scott, The Center Square
Published Aug. 1, 2023
Arizona grew by nearly 12% from 2010 to 2020, with most people moving from California, Washington and Illinois.
Arizona’s rising population ranked ninth in the nation during the same time period. Many people moved to Phoenix, a city that expanded its population by 18%.
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Jul 26, 2023 | 
lauren-scott.medium.com | Lauren Scott
Don't blame me, one might say. Here's why. I was first introduced to Taylor Swift via her debut song "Tim McGraw" on my local country music station back around 2006. I was one of only a few people I knew who listened to country (unsurprisingly, it wasn't something that was very popular or relatable in my suburban neighborhood north of Seattle). My parents and carpool drivers weren't fans, so I was left to listen on my own through the speakers of my purple boom box every day after school.
