All Climate crisis articles – Page 25
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British Land invests in Fifth Wall’s Climate Technology Fund
British Land has made a strategic investment into Fifth Wall’s Climate Technology Fund, which looks to invest in climate-focused technologies.
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New investment vehicle acquires 6,300ha for peatland restoration scheme
Aviva Investors and Scottish-based forestry investment fund manager Par Equity have established an investment vehicle to deliver a woodland creation and peatland restoration scheme in the north-east of Scotland that aims to capture more than 1.4m tonnes of carbon.
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What is the future of green finance?
Property Week speaks to Barclays head of real estate, London, Jessica Tomlinson about green finance, the availability of products, ‘green premiums’ and where the lending market is headed in the next few years.
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How property can make an ESG impact
At a Social Impact event hosted by Dentons, Property Week and Newcore Capital assembled a panel of speakers and industry experts to discuss ‘How to do the S in ESG’, shining a light on how companies can look past the bottom line to make a real social contribution to the ...
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McDonald’s opens its first ‘net zero’ outlet
The fast-food giant plans to achieve net zero across UK and Ireland estate by 2030.
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Europe is setting a green agenda
The last day of COP26 focused on the built environment as a major contributor to – and thus a vital player in solving – the climate crisis.
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Review of 2021: a year of crises and cop-outs…
Covid-19 has continued to take its toll on the property industry and while there have been moments of normality, the pandemic is far from behind us. Property Week reports on the ups and downs of 2021.
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Unite Students launches net zero pathway
PBSA operator Unite Students has outlined its pathway to net zero by 2030, including targets for carbon reduction across its 173-asset portfolio.
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We need timber to build on the momentum of COP26
Cut through the political noise and we can see that COP26 was a symbolic moment for the built environment.
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Failing to secure occupier buy-in risks net zero goal
For many years, the property industry has been concerned with sustainability and the need to translate intention into action – but as the race towards net zero gathers pace, the stimulus for change is now being driven by investors and occupiers demanding assets and workspace with strong ESG credentials.
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The 15-minute city is an important step for sustainability
The 15-minute city concept has made a resurgence over the last year or so. Restrictions to our usual way of life have forced us to rethink our perception of density and its role within cities.
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HB Reavis lays out plan for new office scheme
Developer aims to ‘push limits’ with net zero carbon development in Shoreditch.
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ESG needs to have a solid impact
ESG has been growing in importance for some time, but its rise to the top of the agenda in the past six months has been meteoric. From protesters on the M25 and pledges at COP26, to KeepCups and sustainable cleaning products – our shared responsibility is in every conversation, shopping ...
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The pros and cons of retrofitting
Approximately 80% of current buildings will still be here in 2050, when the UK government expects to reach net zero emissions.
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How will net zero targets affect future residential developments?
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was only revised recently, but it has already attracted criticism for not doing enough to promote net zero carbon.
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Act now for a sustainable future
The built environment covers a diverse range of buildings, from listed historic ones through to the latest in new builds, but the focus must be on decarbonising existing stock, given that 80% of our building requirements for 2050 have already been constructed.
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Offsetting can close the carbon gap, but it is no climate fix
Real estate clients are increasingly making corporate commitments to become net zero within a relatively short period of time.
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McBains appoints head of new ESG arm
Property and construction consultancy McBains has appointed Tassos Kougionis to head a new business unit focused on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG).
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Why retrofitting buildings is so vital
Editor: In the context of COP26 and the heightened urgency for decarbonisation strategies, retrofitting existing buildings for new purposes is a positive measure to ensure the sustainability of the housing sector. Crucially, retrofitting also helps to address the chronic housing crisis in this country.
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Let’s take a fresh look at timber
After the Tulip was refused planning permission earlier this month, Property Week asked if the era of tall buildings in London was coming to an end.