Construction ESG

September 25, 2025

[Understanding A1-5 Carbon Emissions](/content/understanding-a1-5-carbon-emissions/ "Understanding A1-5 Carbon Emissions"/index.html)

Your Complete Guide to Construction Stage Emissions If you’re new to the world of sustainability and construction, you might be wondering what A1-5 carbon emissions are and why they matter. Simply put, carbon emissions are…

July 8, 2025

[2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Recap](/content/2025-advancing-construction-decarbonization-recap/ "2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Recap"/index.html)

The 2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization conference once again proved to be the must-attend event for anyone passionate about sustainable construction. This year, the focus was clear: advancing construction decarbonization is not just a trend—it’s a…

June 24, 2025

[National Safety Month: Safety in Construction and ESG](/content/safety-in-construction-month/ "National Safety Month: Safety in Construction and ESG"/index.html)

In construction, safety isn’t just important — it’s essential. June marks National Safety Month, an initiative spearheaded by the National Safety Council (NSC). This nationwide campaign aims to raise awareness around safety practices, including safety…

April 29, 2025

[Navigating Inflation Reduction Act & Buy Clean Requirements](/content/ira-buy-clean-requirements/ "Navigating Inflation Reduction Act & Buy Clean Requirements"/index.html)

Green Badger recently hosted a webinar focused on one of the most pressing topics in the construction industry today: how new carbon emissions legislation, especially the Inflation Reduction Act construction incentives and Buy Clean construction…

February 6, 2025

[Understanding Embodied Carbon vs. Carbon Offsets](/content/embodied-carbon-vs-carbon-offsets/ "Understanding Embodied Carbon vs. Carbon Offsets"/index.html)

A 2025 Guide for Construction Professionals For LEED professionals and general contractors, understanding the difference between embodied carbon and carbon offsets has become increasingly crucial, especially with recent regulatory changes. Let’s break down these concepts…

September 24, 2024

[ESG Terms in the Construction Industry](/content/esg-terms-in-the-construction-industry/ "ESG Terms in the Construction Industry"/index.html)

ESG is becoming the new normal in the construction industry, and there is a lot that falls under ESG in construction. There are a lot of terms and acronyms that may not be familiar to…

September 15, 2024

[Intro to the AGC Playbook on Decarbonization & Carbon](/content/agc-playbook-on-decarbonization/ "Intro to the AGC Playbook on Decarbonization & Carbon"/index.html)

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to address environmental concerns, particularly those related to carbon emissions. As more attention is directed toward the impact of climate change, construction companies are finding themselves at the…

August 16, 2024

[ESG Resources for Sustainable Construction](/content/esg-resources-for-sustainable-construction/ "ESG Resources for Sustainable Construction"/index.html)

Are you looking for a comprehensive overview of Green Badger’s ESG Resources? You’re in the right place! We’ve compiled a list of all the ESG resources for sustainable construction that your project teams need for…

August 9, 2024

[2024 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Conference Recap](/content/advancing-construction-decarbonization-conference-july-2024/ "2024 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Conference Recap"/index.html)

Green Badger sponsored the third annual Advancing Construction Decarbonization conference in Denver a few weeks ago. The construction industry is famously competitive, and it was refreshing to see so many leaders in sustainable construction come…

May 23, 2024

[Building Green’s Commitment to Sustainable Practices](/content/building-green-sustainable-practices/ "Building Green’s Commitment to Sustainable Practices"/index.html)

Although general contractors are not responsible for deciding what and where to build, there is a significant impact that their construction projects have on the environment. Until now, there has not been a way to…

May 15, 2024

[Track and Report M/WDBE on Construction Projects](/content/mwbe-tracking-reporting/ "Track and Report M/WDBE on Construction Projects"/index.html)

M/WDBE stands for Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. The National Minority Supplier Development Council issues a certification for businesses owned by minorities or otherwise disadvantaged individuals, such as people of color, women, veterans, etc.…

April 18, 2024

[Construction ESG at CMAA Focus 24](/content/cmaa-focus-24/ "Construction ESG at CMAA Focus 24"/index.html)

Last month, Green Badger and Jenn Taranto from STO Building Group gave a presentation on ESG in construction, covering important topics. The Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) organized Focus 24, held in the vibrant…