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New report says the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Envirotec Magazine

Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. WorldGBC’s vision to fully decarbonise the sector requires eliminating both operational and embodied carbon emissions.

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How To Successfully Plan and Execute Your Next Sustainable Building Design

3BL Media

Biopharma and F&B manufacturers are taking concrete action to positively impact our planet and the health and well-being of those on it. Across these industries, manufacturers are reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions , using water more efficiently, and developing facilities with the employee’s wellness in mind.

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The Business Imperatives of Sustainable Buildings

3BL Media

Then we carried out research and analysis, much of it based on workshops that we led for other stakeholders and industry experts, including leading architects, national green building organisations, engineering firms and manufacturers for the construction industry.

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Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 11 - Spilling the Tea on Sustainability

3BL Media

Neiman Marcus Group is a female founded, female majority organization, and that definitely holds true in this building here at Bergdorf Goodman. Another thing that we're super proud of - our new commitment in terms of reducing embodied carbon by 40 percent by 2030. So today's topic is really important for us as a brand as well.

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Ferguson encourages action towards a greener tomorrow??

Green Technology

Some manufacturers offer leak detection devices that can be installed easily in customers’ homes. The tool enables industry professionals to think about their carbon impact at the time of definition and purchase. The tool enables industry professionals to think about their carbon impact at the time of definition and purchase.

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Net zero concrete initiative appraises first year of action

Envirotec Magazine

One of these alternatives is cement-free geopolymer concrete, a solution that we have successfully trialled at our in-house testing centre and at the Laing O’Rourke Centre of Excellence for Modern Construction (CEMC), our offsite manufacturing facility. Steel is used to reinforce concrete, increasing levels of embodied carbon.