For employers, energy consumption is a growing concern in terms of both financial expense and corporate social responsibility, with many companies placing greater importance on sustainable practices in their offices.
Companies wanting to decrease their energy consumption are also aware that a lack of attention to employee satisfaction can be damaging to their workforce. Recent studies led by Harvard University and SUNY Upstate Medical University found that employees working in 'green buildings' showed higher cognitive function scores and higher sleep quality scores, compared to workers in buildings without green certification.
