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NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Record-high stock valuations—and fewer things to spend on as COVID-19 restrictions enter a second year—are enticing more US consumers to invest discretionary funds in the stock market. In Q4 2020, 20% of consumers surveyed invested in shares of stocks or mutual funds, up from 16% in Q2. By contrast, record-low interest rates have resulted in just 43% of consumers putting money into savings in Q4—down from 49% in Q2.

These findings and more are detailed in US Consumer Dynamics Report: Q4 2020. It is the first in a new quarterly series drawn from The Conference Board® Global Consumer Confidence Survey, fielded online in 67 markets worldwide. Overall, the Q4 survey confirmed that pandemic-related forces—including more time at home, reduced opportunities to spend, and enhanced fiscal support from the government—continue to be the chief factors shaping consumer behavior in the United States.

«The booms and busts of a few unlikely ‘meme stocks’ have grabbed recent headlines, but the rise of individual investors tells a broader story about spending habits during COVID-19,» said Denise Dahlhoff, Senior Researcher at The Conference Board. «Trends like low interest rates and declining debt concerns—alongside below-normal spending on vacations and out-of-home entertainment due to pandemic restrictions—have left a portion of Americans with more disposable income and fewer ways to spend it. Stocks, which continue to yield strong returns, have become an increasingly attractive option for these consumers.»

Additional insights from the inaugural US Consumer Dynamics Report are featured below.

The proportion of US consumers spending discretionary money on stocks and home improvements rose in Q4 2020—and shrank in every other category.

Consumers’ share of spending on essentials fell in Q4, fueled by historic declines in the relative cost of housing:

• In Q4 2020, the share of US consumers’ budget devoted to housing costs fell to 18%, a record low and down −3.5 percentage points (ppts) compared to Q2 2020. Plummeting rental rates in city centers, rent abatements and cuts, temporary rent and mortgage non-payments, and historically low mortgage rates all drove this decline.
• With these housing savings, total spending on essential goods and services (including food/beverage at home, routine transportation, education, and medical) fell −4.1 ppts in Q4 2020 compared to Q2.
• Consumers shifted their spending, in large part, to discretionary products (+3.8 ppts)—including electronics and, especially, apparel.

Political stability and climate change climbed on the list of US consumers’ top concerns over the next 6 months:

• In the aftermath of a highly contentious election, 9% of consumers in Q4 2020 named political stability their top worry for the next 6 months, up from just 3% in Q2.
• 5% of consumers in Q4 named global warming their top worry. Eclipsed as an immediate concern by economic and health concerns in the first half of 2020, the share of consumers focused on climate change is now back near the pre-pandemic average of 6%.
• Unsurprisingly, more than half of US consumers continue to name the economy (26%), health (18%), or job security (9%) as their top concern for the months ahead. Notably, however, focus on all three areas was lower in Q4 compared to Q2, in the early months of the COVID-19 crisis.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Green Building Council released (USGBC) its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building with Massachusetts ranking first in the nation. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building program and was created by USGBC to set standards and define best practices for high-performing, healthy, green buildings. The top states in 2020 certified a remarkable 1,171 projects with more than 60% representing offices, education and healthcare facilities.

«If we are to rebuild an economy that supports our health and our planet, we must lead with changing the way we design and build,» said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of USGBC. «Last year was a stark reminder that the quality of our buildings impacts the quality of our life. Looking ahead, people want to trust that the spaces they occupy are good for them and their communities, and LEED has always been a tool to support those goals. Now is the time to ensure that every building is LEED certified as that is the only way we are accomplishing our goals of access to healthy, green buildings, homes and spaces.»

The ranking is based on gross square feet of certified space per person using 2010 U.S. Census data and includes commercial and institutional projects certified in 2020. The full top 10 rankings for 2020 are as follows:

*Washington, D.C. is not ranked due to its status as a federal district.

Green building leadership in 2020
Buildings account for an estimated 39% of total U.S. energy consumption and transitioning these spaces to be more sustainable is key to climate action. The global green building community is continually improving LEED to ensure it helps buildings, communities and cities to be more sustainable, healthy, resilient and equitable. LEED provides a framework for designing, constructing and operating buildings that are cost-effective, reduce carbon, use fewer resources and support human health.

In 2020, LEED green building was not limited to a single part of the country and reflects progress across east, west, south and Midwest regions. Of note is that nearly 50% of projects in the top 10 states achieved LEED Gold, one of the highest levels of certification, indicating a commitment to high performance.

While offices, education and healthcare accounted for a majority of certifications in the top 10 states, warehouses, distribution centers, multifamily housing and retail projects represented almost 20%. LEED can be used by virtually any building type and has been adopted across industries to support corporate sustainability and ESG commitments, as well as by the public sector. President Biden recently signed an executive order around greening the federal government’s own footprint, which includes its buildings. During his campaign, then candidate Biden also committed to upgrade four million buildings in four years as part of a sustainable infrastructure and clean energy plan.

Path to net zero
Over the last year, commitments to net zero emissions have roughly doubled, according to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Transitioning buildings to also be net zero is a critical factor in reaching those larger goals. USGBC’s LEED Zero certification is that pathway for buildings and verifies achievements in net zero carbon, energy, water and waste.

In the two years since LEED Zero launched, certifications have doubled, and the number of projects certified in 2020 exceeded 2019. Among the top 10 states for LEED, six are home to LEED Zero projects, including Virginia, California, Illinois, New York, Colorado and Maryland.

Growing the green workforce
Transforming the building sector to be green requires a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. This workforce is contributing to the development and advocacy of LEED and is being quickly embraced by the next generation workforce and decision makers. To aid in its commitment to supporting a green workforce, this year, USGBC is also releasing a first-ever ranking of the top 10 states with the most LEED green building professionals. The list represents more than 100,000 workers with thousands more outside the top 10 and around the world.

Top 10 States for LEED Professionals in 2020

More information about LEED certification and green building is available at usgbc.org.

About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a healthy, resilient and equitable future for all through the development of green buildings, cities and communities. For more than 20 years, USGBC has been advancing green building practices through the development of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building program. With the support of thousands of members, volunteers and partners, USGBC provides robust green building education courses, a rigorous professional credentialing program, and advocates for effective public policies. It convenes an international network of green building and sustainability leaders through the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and forward thinking programs, including the Center for Green Schools. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

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ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Manufacturers of food and beverages are diversifying their product offerings in natural ingredients based and organic products to cater to the changing tastes of consumers. As such, players in the global mezcal market are making efforts to raise awareness about the benefits and rich taste and flavor of natural ingredients based beverages.

Premiumization is a popular trend in the global mezcal market. Tequila, a type of premium mezcal, is an extremely popular drink that is consumed in the form of a shot. Producers of Tequila are making efforts to market the drink as a spirit that can not only be consumed in shots but also be sipped and savored. Customers are shifting from price-centric consumption to premium drinks, which is likely to benefit growth of the global mezcal market over the analysis timeline, from 2019 to 2027. A rise in the demand for 100%-agave tequila is likely to favor the market in the near future. Introduction of premium products by market players have successfully attracted the attention of potential customers. In addition, celebrity endorsements have further enhanced brand image and value of Tequila, which have assisted businesses sustain despite price fluctuations of agave.

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The global mezcal market is anticipated to clock double-digit growth rate at ~13% CAGR over the projection timeline, from 2019 to 2027. Exhibiting promising growth opportunities, the market is estimated to gather traction from the evolving tastes and preferences of customers.

Key Findings of Mezcal Market Study

Rising Demand for Mezcal to Drive Launch of Innovative Products

Mezcal comes with smoky and complex flavor and it is utilized in the production of tequila, a more popular drink. Mezcal is not easily available and has gaining traction amongst the youth and connoisseurs of such beverages. Riding on the back of increased demand, producers are coming up with launch of innovative products to make the most of growing popularity of mezcal. These factors are likely to support development of the global mezcal market over the analysis timeline, from 2019 to 2027. On the other hand, augmented consumption of mezcal has resulted in shortage of agave and is pressurizing mezcal producers and local farmers to increase their yield.

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Sustainability in the Production Process to Gather Traction in the Market

Stakeholders in the global mezcal market are bringing in changes in business operations right from the stage of agave plantation to the stage of wood burning to amplify the smoky flavor of mezcal. As such, ongoing efforts by market participants toward adoption of sustainable operations in the bottling process of mezcal and agave production. Market stakeholders are trying to attain 100% sustainability in the process of agave production. As such, they are collaborating with producers and local farmers to produce in-house seed banks and are supported by constant maintenance of harvest and plantations. Sustainability in the production process is likely to emerge as an important trend in the global mezcal market in the near future.

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 Mezcal Market: Key Driving Factors

• Mezcal comes is many health benefits, which is likely to benefit the market. It is known to facilitate easy digestion of food and also assists in maintaining and regulating level of blood sugar in the body. Mezcal is also capable of controlling the cholesterol levels of body and prevents growth of cancerous tumor.
• A rise in the demand for alcoholic drinks due to the changing lifestyles of people and growing influence of social media is likely to drive the demand for mezcal over the forecast timeline, from 2019 to 2027

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Mezcal Market: Key Market Participants

The global mezcal market is considered to be a consolidated one and is estimated to be dominated by a handful of industry players. These low numbers of industry players are likely to be in possession of a large market share. As such the entry of new players in the global mezcal market is foreseen to be restricted. Already established market players are already having sound hold in the regions that allow production of mezcal.

Some of the prominent industry players comprise Familia Camarena Tequila, Bacardi Limited, and Craft Distillers.

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