In a year when UG2’s teams have demonstrated exceptional hard work and dedication, we could not be prouder to announce that the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) has recognized Albert Palmaccio with the college’s Sustainability Changemaker Award. The award, presented by the FIT President’s Sustainability Council, honors an individual’s lifetime efforts in community engagement, educational advancement, and reduction of the campus carbon footprint.
Al is a longstanding contributor to a safer, more vibrant and greener campus. Having served the college in numerous roles since 2005, he was appointed to the position of assistant director of engineering and sustainability when FIT switched to partner with UG2 for facilities management in 2019.
Al has overseen a whopping 58 percent reduction in the college’s carbon emission since 2007. His accomplishments already earned recognition from the New York City Department of Administrative Services, which named him a 2017 Energy Champion. He shared his insights and lessons learned as a panelist at an event hosted by the Building Energy Exchange and the NYC Department of Administrative Services’ Division of Energy Management.
Campus administrators speak with appreciation of Al’s leadership and hands-on contributions to reducing the school’s carbon footprint. During peak periods of electricity use, such as during a summer heat wave, Al works to monitor and ease strain on the grid by personally managing equipment through manual controls.
Partners in prioritizing sustainability
Part of the State University of New York system, FIT is internationally recognized for its programs in design, fashion, art, communications and business.
FIT is a forward-thinking institution that has long emphasized a commitment to sustainability. That ethos complements UG2’s industry-leading sustainability mindset, evident in our efforts to reduce waste and environmental impacts, our use of eco-friendly materials, and our spearheading of green tech innovation.
UG2 is grateful to have people and partners at all levels of our work who share in our promise to protect the environment. We congratulate Al for his leadership and unflagging commitment to this pressing cause.
Read more about how UG2 practices sustainability.