What Is NOT Sustainability in Facility Management? ????

Sustainability has become a trendy buzzword in Facility Management. Every company wants to call itself "green" or "eco-friendly," but let’s be honest—how many of these so-called sustainable practices actually make a difference? Many Facility Managers are unknowingly wasting resources, increasing costs, and contributing to environmental damage while thinking they’re being sustainable.

It’s time to call out the hypocrisy and expose what is NOT sustainability in Facility Management.

? Greenwashing ≠ Sustainability

Slapping a "Go Green" sticker on your office entrance doesn’t make your facility sustainable. A fancy sustainability statement on your website means nothing if you’re wasting electricity, water, and resources daily.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Track actual sustainability metrics, not just post about them. ?? Audit your vendors—are they truly sustainable or just branding themselves that way?

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Real-time sustainability reports—no more greenwashing. ?? Digital vendor compliance tracking to ensure actual green practices. ?? Automated alerts for sustainability violations.

? Recycling Without Reducing ≠ Sustainability

Recycling alone won’t fix overconsumption. If your facility produces tons of waste and justifies it by saying “we recycle”, you’re doing it wrong.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Reduce first, recycle second—most waste shouldn’t exist in the first place. ?? Ditch single-use packaging—stop buying disposable cutlery, plastic covers, and unnecessary printouts. ?? Track waste per department—who’s generating the most waste and why?

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Track waste disposal metrics to identify reduction areas. ?? Digital approvals for office supplies—no more unnecessary purchases. ?? Vendor efficiency tracking—fire recycling partners who aren’t reducing waste.

? Energy-Efficient Appliances Left Running ≠ Sustainability

Buying "green" ACs, LED lights, and smart appliances but leaving them on all day is still wasteful.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Turn it off—power-efficient appliances still consume energy if left running. ?? Schedule downtime—set fixed schedules for office lighting, HVAC, and water dispensers. ?? Stop unnecessary automation—not every device needs to run 24/7.

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Automated maintenance reminders for energy efficiency. ?? Centralized system to track and resolve energy wastage complaints. ?? Department-wise energy usage reports for accountability.

? Carbon Offsets Without Actual Emission Cuts ≠ Sustainability

Buying carbon credits doesn’t erase the fact that your facility wastes energy and resources daily.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Stop using offsets as an excuse—reduce emissions at the source. ?? Track carbon impact locally—not just through purchased offsets. ?? Make transport smarter—how much fuel does your facility waste on unnecessary travel?

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Real-time carbon footprint tracking. ?? Smart commute monitoring—optimize employee transport with shared travel. ?? Automated sustainability compliance checks for vendors.

? Aesthetic Green Spaces That Waste Resources ≠ Sustainability

A manicured lawn doesn’t mean your facility is "green." If you’re wasting thousands of liters of water to keep non-native plants alive, you’re harming the environment for appearances.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Ditch water-hungry plants—switch to native, low-maintenance greenery. ?? Reduce over-irrigation—cut down excessive water use in landscaping. ?? Track actual impact—how much does your “green” space really cost the planet?

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Scheduled maintenance tracking to prevent excessive water use. ?? Automated alerts for responsible landscaping. ?? Water usage reports to control resource consumption.

? Paperless Workplaces That Still Print Everything ≠ Sustainability

If your office claims to be paperless but still prints visitor logs, meeting schedules, and invoices, you’re not paperless.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Stop printing visitor logs—use digital check-ins instead. ?? Ditch paper invoices—move to full digital transactions. ?? Track unnecessary printouts—find out who’s wasting the most paper.

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? QR-based visitor check-ins—no printed passes. ?? Digital approvals for all office processes. ?? Fully digitized internal communication—no more paper memos.

? Receiving Emails for Issue/Request Handling ≠ Sustainability

Handling maintenance requests, complaints, and approvals via endless email chains is outdated and inefficient.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Stop email chains—implement centralized issue tracking. ?? Reduce unnecessary back-and-forth—get requests resolved faster. ?? Use automation—eliminate manual email sorting and forwarding.

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Centralized issue-tracking system for complaints and requests. ?? Real-time status updates—no more lost emails. ?? Automated escalations—ensure timely resolution of all issues.

? Plastic Lanyards for Employee & Visitor IDs ≠ Sustainability

Still using plastic lanyards for employee and visitor identification? These non-recyclable materials contribute to landfill waste.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Ditch plastic IDs—switch to digital access systems. ?? Eliminate single-use tags—use reusable or virtual alternatives. ?? Track lanyard usage—why are so many being replaced every month?

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Digital employee ID cards within the app—no more plastic. ?? QR-based visitor passes instead of printed tags. ?? Digital entry-exit logs—eliminate dependency on plastic badges.

? Waste Management Without Waste Reduction ≠ Sustainability

Just managing waste better ≠ actual sustainability.

? What Needs to Change? ?? Stop unnecessary purchases—control inventory before waste is created. ?? Audit waste sources—identify high-waste areas in the facility. ?? Educate employees—most waste happens due to poor awareness.

?? Go Digital with DIKSHA ONE? : all-in-one Facility Management app : ?? Track waste production trends and reduction efforts. ?? Digitized inventory control to prevent resource overuse. ?? In-app training modules to educate staff on waste reduction.

?? Sustainability is NOT a Trend—It’s a Responsibility!

If your Facility Management strategy is built on greenwashing, PR stunts, and performative actions, it’s time to rethink. True sustainability means real operational changes that reduce environmental impact without compromising efficiency.

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? Reduce waste, track real data, and stay compliant.

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