#118 John Lose: Energy Efficiency & Sustainability in FM

The Modern Facilities Management Podcast

On this episode, Griffin Hamilton interviews John Lose, a facilities engineering manager at FMC Corporation, about sustainability and net zero emissions.
John has over 14 years of commercial R&D lab and office facility management experience with responsibilities ranging from management of MEP design firms, capital project execution, strategic planning, energy and energy efficiency as well as sustainability.

Takeaways

• Energy efficiency is a crucial first step towards achieving net zero emissions.
• Facilities managers should focus on reducing energy consumption and engaging staff in energy-saving practices.
• There are three scopes of emissions: scope one (on-site emissions), scope two (emissions from procured energy), and scope three (emissions from third-party tenants and transportation).
• Microgrids provide resiliency and reliability by allowing facilities to generate and distribute their own energy.
• Facilities managers can position themselves as strategic partners by implementing energy efficiency measures, procuring renewable energy, and creating a culture of sustainability.
• Sustainability efforts can also have a positive impact on recruiting top talent.

Resources

• Scope 1 and Scope 2 Inventory Guidance | US EPA
• John Lose | LinkedIn

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