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Bill McDonough at 70: A look back … and ahead

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What we were looking at was how do we look at carbon in this circular economy? How do we look at carbon itself as an element, which is both an energy source and a material? It was about five square miles of trees’ worth of oxygen production or carbon sequestration required to set up one building. Are they still referred to?

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Sustainable Real Estate: Trends and Trajectories

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Whether it’s a new build or a retrofit (also referred to as greenhabbing , or green rehabbing an older building to be more eco-friendly), the real estate industry is moving towards sustainability because a low-carbon building is proven to have lower operating costs, improved resale value and higher occupancy rates. Enhanced reputation.

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ESG and Sustainability: Your 101 Guide for Understanding Corporate Sustainability

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Climate change and carbon reduction reporting. This translates into ethical and responsible business practices. Fair operating practices: Adhere to ethical business practices, including anti-corruption measures, whistle-blower mechanisms, and responsible marketing. Waste: With a 2% reduction in waste since 2015.

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SDG 13: Climate Action

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There has been an estimated 6% drop in carbon emissions due to altered lifestyles in COVID-19. This adds to global waste, emissions and an exhausting demand for new material. Top Carbon Emission Contributors. However, without the proper planning for when life goes back to normal, emissions are expected to rise again.

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The Seven Sins of Greenwashing

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It’s an easy way to capitalize on the ethical consumer. Greenwashing is more than a question of ethics. A tarnished brand reputation and negative consumer perspectives. McDonald’s straws were still contributing to our waste problem using a linear economy rather than a circular one. Why is greenwashing a problem? “As

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Where are they now? Catch up with 30 Under 30 alumni

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After doing some research in Prague on carbon negative building materials, I have relocated to Portland and am currently working as a project manager/sustainability lead on the PDX Airport Terminal Core Redevelopment (TCORE) Project. Sara Bogdan (formerly Lindenfeld) (2016). Manager Sustainability and ESG, JetBlue; New York .

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What is SDG 13 (Climate Action): How To Apply It In Your Business

Green Business Bureau

There has been an estimated 6% drop in carbon emissions due to altered lifestyles in COVID-19. This adds to global waste, emissions and an exhausting demand for new material. Top Carbon Emission Contributors. However, without the proper planning for when life goes back to normal, emissions are expected to rise again.