All Climate crisis articles – Page 2
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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.
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Developers report sets out 10 principles for net zero neighbourhoods
The data was put together by AESG in collaboration with LDN Collective and West London Business.
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Office retrofits are key for net zero
Retrofitting commercial buildings is critical for decarbonising and enhancing resilience to the climate crisis.
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Is Gove’s brownfield future plan simply a blast from the past?
Critics say brownfield-first principle is old-hat and wider housebuilding strategy is needed.
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Net zero transition far more expensive than public thinks, Lords warned
Top economists say the move to a low-carbon economy will come with a higher than expected price tag.
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The Good Economy’s Vivienne King to become independent strategic adviser
In her new role, she will support real estate industry leaders and the organisations they run.
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Gresham House launches £300m biodiversity fund to enhance natural capital
The fund will invest in Environment Bank’s Habitat Banks, which help meet develpers’ biodiversity requirements.
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Play the EPC long-game to protect asset values
It is no secret that there is pressure on investors to ensure the assets in their portfolios are MEES (minimum energy efficiency standards) compliant. However, we are still seeing too many taking a short-sighted view and preparing properties for possible interim 2027 targets, instead of planning ahead for 2030.
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The safe pursuit of sustainability
Early involvement of underwriters can help manage and mitigate the risks of low-carbon building projects.
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A power connections conundrum
The new CAP details plans to reduce connection timescales, but who is ultimately held accountable?