‘We want to know how contractors can deliver our sustainability goals’

Emma Foster MCIOB from developer BGO talks to Kristina Smith about sourcing sustainable supply chain partners – and avoiding the greenwash. The post ‘We want to know how contractors can deliver our sustainability goals’ appeared first on Construction Management.

Low-carbon concrete: separating greenwash from reality

Tales of low-carbon concrete abound, but what exactly does that mean? Kristina Smith looks at what’s in the mix. The post Low-carbon concrete: separating greenwash from reality appeared first on Construction Management.

M&S accused of ‘epic greenwashing’ by Oxford St inquiry opponent

The Architects’ JournalM&S accused of ‘epic greenwashing’ by Oxford St inquiry opponent The bitter row over Marks & Spencer Oxford Street has escalated after SAVE Britain’s Heritage accused the chair of the retail giant of ‘false and defamatory’ statements  and of ‘greenwashing on an epic scale’ The post M&S accused of ‘epic greenwashing’ by Oxford St inquiry opponent appeared first on The Architects’ Journalwill hurst

Whole-life carbon assessments – a whole new type of greenwash?

The Architects’ JournalWhole-life carbon assessments – a whole new type of greenwash? Carbon calculations are being used by developers to justify full‑scale demolition, complete retention and everything in-between. How can the same data be spun so many ways? Will Ing investigates the dark art of whole-life carbon assessments The post Whole-life carbon assessments – a whole new type of greenwash? appeared first on The Architects’ JournalWill Ing

Architecture is drowning in greenwash

The Architects’ JournalArchitecture is drowning in greenwash Greenwashing in architecture is everywhere you look. Yet failing to fairly represent the profession and its role in the climate emergency comes with a substantial risk attached, argues Bobby Jewell The post Architecture is drowning in greenwash appeared first on The Architects’ Journalwill hurst

FT - Can we save the world’s forests, 11062022

Every year, the world loses millions of hectares of forest. However, moves to combat deforestation are being made. At last November’s COP26 summit, more than 100 world leaders signed a global commitment to halt the destruction of the world's forests. But as Camilla Hodgson explains, voluntary deforestation pledges had been made before that failed to deliver on their promises. So what’s the solution?