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          to upgrade the subject matter   serious business disruption at all   internally and externally on the
          experts (designated custodians) to   levels in the recent past. Also, the   incremental progress made towards
          take on the role of Sustainability   migration to adopting technology   sustainable business.
          Champions within the system, who   to track and report on real time   Companies that have
          could not only raise the awareness   basis should not be seen sceptically.   sustainability at its core, can
          levels at the lower level but also be   Rather organisations should   transform its entire value chain
          able to infuse effortless rhythm into   embrace the new age technology
          the execution of the organizations   even if it requires some initial   and the business ecosystem.
          sustainability blueprint.       investment. Eventually data     And to ensure the organizations
                                                                          sustainability and net zero program
           It is also critical to bust the   integrity and the repository are   always conforms to the design and
          belief that bringing in sustainable   crucial for any productive and   certifications standards, a small
          best practices calls for redesigning   sustainable business.    and empowered committee, with
          the infrastructure and comes at a   Whilst raising awareness at   representation at key hierarchy
          considerable initial investment,   all levels is one key aspect,   levels, needs to be created.
          which organization would shy    communication also plays a
          away from, owing to the returns not   crucial role. It is imperative for   Way forward, sustainability
          being immediate and certain, given   organization to benchmark their   mindset will no longer be a choice
          the dynamic work environment    current practices and operating   in any business, it will become a
          and especially having experienced   parameters and keep broadcasting   MUST!



          Prioritizing Occupant’s Feedback


          In the coming year, several                        Embracing Technology
          significant trends are                              Technology has become an integral part of facility

          expected to shape the facility                     management, and its importance will only grow
                                                             in the coming year. Organizations recognize the
          management landscape, says                         need to embrace technology to enhance efficiency
                                                             and improve service delivery. This includes the
          Vishal Sharma, VP Client                           implementation of smart building solutions,
          Solutions, Sales and Marketing,                    Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and data analytics
                                                             to optimize energy consumption, streamline
          PSIPL. What are the major                          operations, and proactively identify maintenance

          changes that will profoundly                       issues. Companies will invest in advanced facility
                                                             management software and leverage automation to
          impact the industry?                               streamline processes, enhance communication, and
                                                             provide real-time reporting to clients.


                                                              Sustainability and Energy Efficiency
                                                              Sustainability has become a top priority for
                                                             organizations across industries, and facility
                                                             management plays a crucial role in achieving
                                                             environmental goals. Companies recognize the
                                                             significance of sustainability and energy efficiency
                                                             and will focus on implementing green practices.
                                                             This includes adopting renewable energy sources,
                                                             optimizing resource utilization, implementing waste
                                                             management strategies, and promoting sustainable
                                                             procurement practices. Organizations will work
                                                             closely with clients to develop and implement
                                                             sustainability initiatives that align with their
                                                             corporate values and environmental commitments.


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