article thumbnail

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. With sustainable business practices, you get both.

article thumbnail

Comment: Carbon net zero – we’re halfway there

Envirotec Magazine

Kyoto Protocol agreed to use as a benchmark for their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and 2050, the year many countries set as their target for carbon net zero. Launched in March this year, the drive to decarbonise industry forms a major part of the UK’s journey to 2050 net zero.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Sustainable Building Tech Startup Vizcab Raises $5.5 Million

ESG Today

million) in a Series A funding round, aimed at supporting the acceleration of net zero in the construction industry. Buildings and real estate are significant contributors to the global climate challenge, accounting for nearly 40% of carbon emissions, according to the International Energy Agency and UN Environment Programme.

article thumbnail

CDL’s integrated sustainability report 2022 zeroes in on bolder decarbonisation targets 

Corporate Knights

One of 44 global signatories to pledge to WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment covering a whole life carbon emissions approach . Raised Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 63% from new baseline year 2016, validated by Science Based Targets initiative .

Net Zero 140
article thumbnail

Accelerating the Sustainable Energy Transition With SAP’s Industry Cloud

3BL Media

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. Together, they can identify economically viable and efficient methods to deliver an optimal energy mix during this transitional period.

article thumbnail

CDL's Integrated Sustainability Report 2022 Zeroes in on Bolder Decarbonisation Targets

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: One of 44 global signatories to pledge to WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment covering a whole life carbon emissions approach. Raised Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 63% from new baseline year 2016, validated by Science Based Targets initiative.

Net Zero 130
article thumbnail

Total Facilities speaker program released

Sustainability Matters

The Total Facilities , BE Summit , DesignBUILD and Digital Construction Week series of events is designed to cater to built environment professionals. The race to reduce embodied carbon : A panel of industry leaders will explore beyond the rhetoric and spotlight how embodied carbon can be reduced in the built environment.