This report was prepared by ENTOUCH Controls and published in late 2020. The authors focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) as it relates to the building sector. Market trends indicate that they have gradually become a standard for investing in real estate due to the multiple benefits in terms of costs savings, productivity, profitability and regulatory risk minimization. The report illustrates how commercial buildings can be a potential solution to the unsustainable buildup of atmospheric carbon by implementing energy efficiency measures and energy management systems to reduce consumption. It explains a seven-step process for smart retrofits developed by the sponsor of this report.
Keywords: Energy Management, HVAC, Intelligent Building, Internet of Things (IoT), Lighting Systems/Controls, Energy efficiency, Sustainability metrics