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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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Net Zero for EU Real Estate Hinges on EPBD

Chris Hall

After over two years, negotiations on the EPBD are expected to close by the end of December, with the proposed changes being signed into law ahead of the next EU elections taking place in June 2024. The International Energy Agency has outlined that 50% of all existing buildings need to be net zero by 2040, increasing to 85% by 2050.

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Digitising Australia's buildings is key to tackling net zero

Sustainability Matters

Businesses around the world are continuing to focus on sustainability in the race to net zero carbon emissions, and building construction and operations are critical areas where Australia can make significant contributions. Meanwhile, microgrids that run on renewables can power buildings cleanly with greater resilience.

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A guide to modern sustainability jargon

Sustainability Matters

Cundall has created a glossary of the decarbonisation and sustainability terms most commonly used in finance, property, design and construction in an attempt to demystify the language around net zero and ESG requirements in the urban environment. Part of this commitment is to collaborate with clients to accelerate the transition.

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Embodied carbon in buildings: a new frontier in greenhouse gas reduction

Sustainability Matters

In October this year the new Sustainable Buildings State Environmental Planning Policy will require architects and developers in NSW to start measuring the embodied carbon in their designs as Australia seeks to transition to a low-carbon built environment. What is embodied carbon?

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LEAD On a Clean Economy Brings Companies and Investors to Capitol Hill With United Call To Maximize Investment in America

3BL Media

DSM North America is excited to once again join LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024 to showcase the significant business support for federal clean energy incentives that are unlocking enormous amounts of private investment to grow our economy,” said Hugh Welsh, president and general counsel, DSM North America. "The

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Why carbon tracking and reporting is necessary to hold corporations accountable

GreenBiz

As more companies make "carbon net-zero" commitments, how will stakeholders — investors, employees, customers and regulators — hold these companies accountable? and that after 2024, fines totaling as much as $1 trillion to $1.5 Everything hinges on measurement.