FM Latinoamérica: 40% of global CO₂ comes from the buildings we operate — and FM owns the lever
Published: May 18, 2026
FM Latinoamérica
FM Latinoamérica
An opinion piece in FM Latinoamérica reframes decarbonisation as core FM work rather than an ESG side-quest: 40% of global CO₂ comes from buildings, and the Facility Manager has influence at every lifecycle stage — from design briefs to vendor selection to commissioning. A useful read for any FM team still pitching sustainability as 'extra'.
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Applicable guidelines
Energielabel C-verplichting NL
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EPBD EU
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GEG DE
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