Development, Embodied Carbon, Net Zero and Supply Chains

Net Zero Momentum Builds Across Real Estate, Infrastructure Funds

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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.

Net Zero

Net Zero Paris Agreement Embodied Carbon Supply Chains

Sustainability program launched across steel supply chain

Sustainability Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

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.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain Embodied Carbon Net Zero

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

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

“As we continue taking bold, innovative action to decarbonize our entire value chain, this milestone highlights another remarkable step on our journey toward a net-zero future,” said Keith Sultana, senior vice president, global integrated supply chain, Trane Technologies.

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Net Zero Embodied Carbon Decarbonize Supply Chains

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

3BL Media

JULY 26, 2022

and around the globe — and across multiple disciplines — are engaging with building developers, other firms in the building trades, industry groups and building officials to spread knowledge and advance best practices for mass timber construction. Reducing Embodied Carbon. Today, WSP staff in the U.S. CLT Panels.

Embodied Carbon

Embodied Carbon Net Zero Development Supply Chains

SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production

GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

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.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Embodied Carbon Decarbonize Net Zero

Climate resilience must be guiding principle of urban development, argues new report

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A new report, ‘Risk & Resilience: The role of cities in tackling the climate crisis’ , argues that climate resilience must be embraced as a guiding principle across urban development, given the extreme exposure of cities to climate risk. Coordination – multi-stakeholder engagement and institutional coordination is vital.

Development

Development Supply Chains Supply Chain Net Zero

Accelerating the Sustainable Energy Transition With SAP’s Industry Cloud

3BL Media

JULY 10, 2023

Reducing carbon emissions and ensuring a secure and affordable energy supply will require transitioning from fossil fuel-based energy systems to net-zero carbon sources.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain Net Zero Zero Carbon

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

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

C continues to narrow, Trane Technologies steadfastly encourages bolder accountability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – including Gender Equality (SDG5), Affordable Clean Energy (SDG7) and Climate Action (SDG13). As the window for limiting global warming to 1.5°C

Embodied Carbon

Embodied Carbon Paris Agreement Decarbonize Supply Chains

How Can We Decarbonize Labs, Without Compromising Science?

3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

What happens when the march toward net-zero runs headlong into human activity that benefits health, welfare and conditions on Earth? In those scenarios, how can we reconcile conflicting priorities so that net-zero targets and the need for continued scientific and medical advances don’t work against one another?

Decarbonize

Decarbonize Net Zero Embodied Carbon Waste

Embracing Energy Efficiency in Open RAN Architecture

3BL Media

JULY 19, 2023

Energy efficiency and sustainability guide the development of every new product, solution and feature, as well as how we address our legacy technologies. The adoption of Intel’s Real Time Dynamic scaling of CPU cores with C-state technology is a great example of bringing cloud technology to the RAN Market.

Net Zero

Net Zero Embodied Carbon Development Waste

The Business Imperatives of Sustainable Buildings

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Throughout the report we stressed that we’re not just talking about the state-of-the-art city development. From zero carbon offices in London and climate-ready schools in Lagos, to well-ventilated homes in Vancouver and healthy hospitals in Victoria – the case for green, healthy buildings is clear across the world.

Net Zero

Net Zero COP26 Embodied Carbon Supply Chains

Bearing and seal maker shares net-zero manufacturing journey

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Rob Jenkinson is Net Zero Program Manager at Swedish bearing and seal manufacturing firm SKF. Reaching Net Zero operations by 2050 will require huge changes in industrial practices – such as how we use energy and source raw materials – but despite all the challenges, the target is achievable writes Rob Jenkinson.

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Net Zero Manufacturing Embodied Carbon Supply Chains

Academia, Cities, and the Private Sector Gather to Discuss "Systems Transformations for a 1.5 Degree World" alongside Global Climate Summit COP25

Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 9, 2020

Degree World” was held in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) , ICLEI , and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Below is a summary of the discussions and key recommendations for achieving net zero emissions by mid-century.

Net Zero

Net Zero Decarbonize Paris Agreement Shipping

Nestlé and Microsoft on financing circular innovations

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

One goal of Closed Loop Partners (CLP), entering its ninth year, is to bring together institutional investors with strategic corporate investors who seek to build a circular economy for their supply chains while helping their sustainability goals. Nestlé's circular recipe. The economics are very efficient today.".

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain Waste Embodied Carbon

Why carbon tracking and reporting is necessary to hold corporations accountable

GreenBiz

JANUARY 7, 2021

More companies are committing to emissions reductions but still struggle to measure and verify the impact from corporate headquarters to global operations to supply chains. As more companies make "carbon net-zero" commitments, how will stakeholders — investors, employees, customers and regulators — hold these companies accountable?

Carbon Offsets

Carbon Offsets Embodied Carbon Supply Chains Supply Chain

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

3BL Media

MARCH 5, 2024

The key question now is how best to ensure the development of green skills across the workforce to meet employer needs at this moment and in the coming years,” said LinkedIn Co-Founder Allen Blue. By 2050, Michelin is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across our business.”

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Net Zero Regenerative Embodied Carbon Manufacturing

Urgent action on carbon measurement needed, according to academic group

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

Unreliable data is responsible for variances of up to 2000% in forecasting carbon usage, prompting an urgent call for common data standards, reporting structures and changes in asset design. The authors say the result is a lack of understanding, obscuring the true impact of infrastructure projects on carbon emissions.

Academics

Academics Net Zero Supply Chains Supply Chain

ESG Impact Zone

Net Zero Momentum Builds Across Real Estate, Infrastructure Funds

Sustainability program launched across steel supply chain

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

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

SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production

Climate resilience must be guiding principle of urban development, argues new report

Accelerating the Sustainable Energy Transition With SAP’s Industry Cloud

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

How Can We Decarbonize Labs, Without Compromising Science?

Embracing Energy Efficiency in Open RAN Architecture

The Business Imperatives of Sustainable Buildings

Bearing and seal maker shares net-zero manufacturing journey

Academia, Cities, and the Private Sector Gather to Discuss "Systems Transformations for a 1.5 Degree World" alongside Global Climate Summit COP25

Nestlé and Microsoft on financing circular innovations

Why carbon tracking and reporting is necessary to hold corporations accountable

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

Urgent action on carbon measurement needed, according to academic group

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