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Tag: Decarbonization
Decarbonizing the 40% – How the finance sector can drive the transformation to a net-zero built environment
Real estate and infrastructure have evolved from alternative to mainstream asset classes, becoming valuable and growing components of institutional investment portfolios.
Construction industry needs whole life carbon understanding to hit net zero – new report shows
The authors of the report estimate that less than 1% of building projects currently calculate and report their full carbon footprint.
European building sector leaders urge the EU to prioritize decarbonizing the built environment
A coalition of construction sector leaders calls on the European Commission to support the full decarbonization of the built environment through ambitious policies.
Saint-Gobain sets up an internal carbon fund for its employees
To engage all its employees on the road to carbon neutrality by 2050, and to contribute to the Group’s 2030 CO2 emissions reduction target, Saint-Gobain is launching an internal Carbon Fund.
IBM spearheads development of OpenBuilt to accelerate digital transformation across the construction industry with a hybrid cloud approach
New cross-industry collaboration joins forces to create OpenBuilt, based on Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Cloud to help build faster and more cost-effectively, while helping to control risk.
WBCSD and NBI sign MOU to advance net-zero buildings
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship.
WBCSD to co-organize Built Environment Day at COP26
WBCSD will bring the voice of global business to the important discussions in the run-up to COP26 and we will help foster alignment on what a “net-zero” built environment means and what transformative actions are needed to achieve this.
Global Sustainable Development Leader at Arup, Jo da Silva OBE, appointed Dame in New Year Honours list
Arup civil and structural engineer, Jo da Silva, has received a Damehood as part of the Queen’s New Year Honours list for her contribution to humanitarian relief. Dame Jo has been recognized for establishing Arup International Development (AID) in 2006.
European cities launch ambitious effort to reduce embodied carbon with grant from Laudes Foundation
Effort dramatically increases uptake of bio-based materials, advocating city, national and EU-level policy adoption.