News tagged sustainable-development-goals
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Tilbury Douglas and Wates show how construction can align with UN SDGs
Case studies from tier ones and SMEs highlight best practices on how construction organisations can align with the UN's sustainable development goals. The post Tilbury Douglas and Wates show how construction can align with UN SDGs appeared first on Construction Management.
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Use UN sustainable goals to show leadership, CIOB urges industry
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has published a report showing how construction firms can pair their sustainability targets with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) to show… The post Use UN sustainable goals to show leadership, CIOB urges industry appeared first on Global Construction Review.
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Engineering a sustainable future: Uniting for global impact
It’s 2024, and a pivotal time for climate action and a mindset shift in the purpose and practice of engineering. As we hit the halfway mark of the 2030 sustainable development goals set by The United Nations, a stark reality is emerging: 37% of the… The post Engineering a sustainable future: Uniting for global impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The UN Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to construction
Mike Kagioglou explains how the targets adopted by UN members in 2015 have continuing relevance for the global construction industry. The post The UN Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to construction appeared first on Construction Management.
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Mike Kagioglou FCIOB: New president, new perspectives
New CIOB president Mike Kagioglou FCIOB wants construction to measure itself against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Will Mann finds out more. The post Mike Kagioglou FCIOB: New president, new perspectives appeared first on Construction Management.
Resources tagged sustainable-development-goals
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Taking a fabric first approach - i.e. improving the energy performance of walls, floors, ceilings - will dramatically reduce the requirement for energy and help the built environment meet net zero targets. This module will demonstrate how to do this and highlight the key elements that are crucial when designing new build or applying retrofit solutions.
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FT - Avoiding the greenwashers, 09032022
The sustainable finance sector saw global investment in ESG funds surpass $35tn in 2020. But as investment has risen, so have concerns about greenwashing, where funds’ ESG credentials are exaggerated. In an industry awash with ESG ratings and rankings, the FT’s Charlotte Middlehurst explores how investors can avoid the greenwashers
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With Britain heading for a net zero economy by 2050, what is it like to be working in the energy sector as the UK transitions to a renewable future? Equinor employee, Dr Peter McFadzean discusses his transition from Oil and Gas to Carbon Capture and Storage solutions
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Circulytics is a comprehensive tool for measuring a company's circular economy performance. This session marks the launch of Circulytics 2.0 which builds on Version 1.0. Launched in January 2020, Circulytics Version 1.0 was used by over 600 companies. This Circulytics 2.0 live webinar is aimed at anyone interested in measuring the circular economy performance of their business, particularly individuals responsible for non-financial reporting
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Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Circulytics: Measuring Circular Economy Performance, 25102021
More businesses are recognising that the circular economy can help build long term economic growth and tackle global challenges such as climate change and pollution. But to have an impact, they need to know how they are performing. Circulytics, developed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, is a comprehensive [free] tool available for companies to measure their circular economy performance and track progress.
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