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Investment in building optimisation is required to move existing building stock towards net zero and decarbonisation pathways. Implementations to achieve greater energy efficiency can be expensive, so planning and financing […]

Also called “ethical sourcing,” responsible sourcing is a voluntary commitment by companies to consider the social and environmental impacts of their supply chains and relationships with vendors[1].   Responsible sourcing […]

The world is running out of time to limit the worst effects of climate change. If we are to avoid the effects of extreme temperature rises, increasingly frequent and severe […]

Circular Economy is a principle that has long existed but has only recently gained popularity. In fact, one could argue that the concept has always existed, since circularity is an […]

With this year’s Earth Day theme being Investing in Our Planet, it seems appropriate to start by looking back at the initial investment made by Senator Gaylord Nelson back in […]

The impact of climate change is causing an increase in average global temperatures, precipitation irregularities (more intense rainfall, or drought) and sea level rise. These changes are expected to result […]

There are two numbers every real estate professional should know about climate change: the first is 11.7 billion, the second is zero. 11.7 billion represents the annual CO2 emissions in tons […]

On a recent morning, I awoke to the bad news no working mother wants to hear – you do not have childcare today. In a minor panic, I assessed the […]

To limit global warming to 1.5°C, the world needs to be carbon neutral by 2050. Real estate investors are racing to capture the business opportunities and mitigate risks in the […]

Clémentine Faron Urban growth is a major phenomenon of the Urbanocene1 era, which is taking place globally on an unprecedented scale, and whose effects on society and the environment are […]

“The IEA Net-Zero Roadmap report highlights the vital role that the building sector will play in reaching the emission reduction goals of the Paris Agreement. The report provides some key […]

Certain holidays permit days off work, excuses for gluttony, or needless gift swaps with acquaintances. But great holidays elicit moments of reflection, joyous cause for celebration, and giving in a […]