All Climate crisis articles
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High Court allows judicial review of Gove’s policy to limit green homes standards
Campaign groups have warned of a “policy disaster” that will ”discourage building homes to a higher standard”.
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A shock to the system
With much of the country facing an acute shortage of power capacity, developers need to reassess the way new homes use electricity.
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Nobody should be lonely on the road to net zero
Property Week and Get Set for Net Zero lead partner Hollis hosted a positive Mipim debate about the importance of collaboration for improving sustainability.
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Future Homes Hub and Planning Advisory Service launch online biodiversity guide
The free online resource has been built it in collaboration with tech start-ups.
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Getting the measure of carbon
RICS is working with other industry bodies to establish a common standard for carbon measurement.
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Experts question the contribution of S106 carbon offset policy
As a report by the GLA reveals some LPAs are struggling to actually spend the money they are collecting for carbon reduction projects, Property Week asks whether the offsetting policy is still appropriate.
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Joe’s Blooms launches first digital BNG solution for SME developers
The tool is designed to streamline the biodiversity net gain process for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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London councils struggle to spend carbon offset funds, GLA reports
Just 36% of funds collected from developers have been spent to date.
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City Corporation unveils retrofit toolkit for Square Mile’s heritage buildings
The City is targeting a net zero Square Mile by 2040.
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What does the future hold for retrofitting?
Following the latest twist in the M&S Oxford Street store demolish-and-rebuild row, Property Week sits down with three planning experts to debate whether a retrofit-first approach is still viable.
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Localising supply chains with technology
Digital tools can help procurement teams source equipment locally to reduce costs and meet eco goals.
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RICS launches UK residential retrofitting standard
The standard, which will come into effect from the end of October, is designed to help members advise their customers on retrofitting options.
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Research reveals AI uses that would cut real estate carbon impact
Pi Labs report reveals the potential impact of artificial intelligence on reducing carbon impact in the real estate industry.
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AHMM research slams carbon intensive Cat A office fit-outs
“Brand-new Cat A materials being ripped out and discarded prompted us to start investigating,” architect’s practice said.
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UKGBC publishes guidance for carbon reduction strategy
The guidance creates a single methodology for Scope 3 embodied carbon reporting.
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How a Swiss ski resort is scaling new heights in sustainability
Property Week travels to the Swiss ski resort of Verbier to find out how climate change is posing challenges for sustainability, as well as providing opportunities for dual-season tourism.
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In Conversation With East Green Energy: Where sustainability meets profitability
East Green Energy’s George and Jack Gawthrop explain how they support property companies on their journey to net zero.
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In Conversation With Deepki: ESG Index is a vital guide on road to net zero
Deepki’s Lindsay Taylor explains how its ESG Index gives clients the data insights they need to create net zero strategies.
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In Conversation With Hollis: Planning changes power up the case for solar panels
Now is the time to invest in solar panels in light of planning changes and attractive pricing, says Hollis’s Stuart Patience.
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Copenhagen's UN17 Village setting the standard for sustainable living
Designed to meet all 17 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, UN17 Village in Copenhagen is aiming to set the standard for sustainable living. Property Week asks whether it is measuring up to its promise.