🌎 The Net Zero Urgency: Quick Facts

• Buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy-related carbon emissions. (World Green Building Council)
• Operational energy use accounts for 28% of these emissions — the rest comes from material and construction impacts.
• To meet global climate targets, buildings must achieve at least 80% reduction in operational emissions by 2050. (IEA)

Net zero buildings aren’t just a vision for the future — they are an urgent necessity today.
And Smart Building Management Systems (BMS) are pivotal to making it happen.

At Know Your Building®, we believe smarter management leads to greener operations — helping buildings slash carbon footprints, cut energy costs, and future-proof assets.

How Smart BMS Systems Drive Net Zero Progress

1. Real-Time Energy Optimization

Smart BMS platforms continuously monitor and optimize key building systems, including:

• HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
• Lighting
• Water heating
• Plug loads and appliances

✅ Impact:
Dynamic energy adjustments reduce unnecessary consumption, dramatically lowering a building’s carbon emissions.

2. Predictive Maintenance and Efficiency

Instead of reactive maintenance, smart BMS uses predictive analytics to:

• Detect inefficiencies early (e.g., HVAC leaks, faulty insulation)
• Optimize operational timings
• Prevent equipment overuse

✅ Impact:
Maximized equipment lifespan, reduced energy waste, and minimized carbon-heavy replacements.

3. Integrating Renewable Energy and Storage

Smart BMS systems easily integrate with:

• Solar panels and onsite renewables
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Demand-response programs

✅ Impact:
Buildings consume cleaner energy, shift loads intelligently, and reduce dependence on fossil-fuel grids.

4. Smarter Occupancy and Space Management

Using occupancy sensors and smart access control integration, BMS can:

• Power down vacant zones
• Adjust HVAC and lighting based on real-time usage patterns
• Optimize room scheduling for maximum efficiency

✅ Impact:
Lowered energy usage across underutilized spaces — a hidden carbon-saving opportunity.

5. Data-Driven Carbon Reporting

Smart BMS platforms automatically generate:

• Energy and emissions tracking
• Sustainability performance reports
• Green certification (LEED, WELL, IGBC) ready outputs

✅ Impact:
Simplified ESG reporting, greater transparency, and accelerated progress towards net zero commitments.

Why Know Your Building® Leads in Smart Sustainability

At Know Your Building®, we deliver Cloud-Native Wireless BMS systems that:

• Continuously optimize building operations in real-time
• Connect seamlessly with energy meters, renewables, HVAC, lighting, water, and access systems
• Enable predictive maintenance to minimize inefficiencies
• Support sustainability certifications and ESG goals with automated data reporting

Whether you’re retrofitting an existing building or designing a new one, Know Your Building® gives you the tools to cut carbon, save costs, and achieve net zero smarter and faster.

🌟 Manage Smarter. Emit Less. Achieve Net Zero.

👉 Ready to decarbonize your building operations?
Explore Know Your Building® and start your journey towards net zero today.