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Net Zero Momentum Builds Across Real Estate, Infrastructure Funds

Chris Hall

Around three quarters of real estate fund mangers globally have introduced net zero policies with around half publishing net zero commitments and implementing net zero targets, suggesting a growing alignment of the sector with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Sustainability program launched across steel supply chain

Sustainability Matters

Transitioning to net zero is one of the greatest challenges the world has ever faced. The built environment will need to play a major role in transitioning to net zero as buildings are responsible for approximately 30% of global energy consumption, 30% of greenhouse gas emissions and, on average, 50% of emissions in major cities.

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Mercedes-Benz Signs Deal for Low Carbon Steel with Nucor

ESG Today

Steel manufacturer Nucor Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply low-embodied carbon steel for the automaker’s production plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The plant produced approximately 295,000 vehicles in 2023.

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Trane Technologies Delivers on Low-Carbon Steel Commitment With 1M+ Sustainable HVAC Systems

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, November 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced a significant milestone for its industry-leading, sustainable climate solutions – with more than one million HVAC units with low-carbon steel shipped to homeowners and commercial customers across the U.S.

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SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production

GreenBiz

The program brings together the top steel buyers across the globe — including construction companies, real estate groups and property developers — and challenges them to commit to procuring 100 percent net-zero emissions steel by 2050. Members include Lendlease, Mace Group, Multiplex Construction Europe and WSP UK.

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Wood You Believe: Mass Timber Leading a Renaissance in Modern Construction

3BL Media

The premiums seem to come from limited delocalized supply chain, a lack of standards in member sizes, connections, delivery method and installation trade responsibility, uncertainties in building officials’ responses to new systems. Reducing Embodied Carbon. To view the firm’s Embodied Carbon Action Plan, click here. [To

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Trane Technologies Calls for Accelerated Climate Action, Increased Transparency at COP28

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, November 30, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for adoption of new and existing solutions at scale, accelerated climate policy and transparent emissions reporting during COP28 in Dubai, November 30 – December 12.