Not only in Europe but all over the world, companies and organizations are starting to understand that doing business as usual is no longer a valid option. There is indeed a shift in perception running through corporate DNAs as management are linking sustainability to long-term existence. After all these years of best practices and fact […]
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Interested to become a sustainability manager for smart cities? Forget it; this job doesn’t even exist ….
Last week I sat down with Alice Charles, a cities expert of the World Economic Forum (WEF). When talking to her, you can immediately feel that she is an expert, very energetic and driven with more than 18 years of experience behind her fingertips. Not an easy skillset to develop. Alice explained all the basics […]
Simplify your sustainability planning You and Your Boss will only benefit from it …
The term sustainability has been claimed by many leaders and politicians to be responsible for being a good person and company, doing social welfare, taking action on climate change, etc. No wonder that many people feel that sustainability seems vague, comes with extra costs and taxes or they think of it as a new trend […]
Are you stuck somewhere in the middle? Why so many sustainability professionals struggle …
Sustainability practitioners are a rather rare breed of people; they are passionate and often go the extra mile for the work they are doing. They break down old behaviors, try to stop old habits and instill new practices. And they are constantly balancing between focus on the task and focus on the people. So why […]
Easy life in Singapore…
What is it about Singapore that gives you the impression of total wellbeing and puts you in a relaxing and cheerful mood? Is it the fact that everything seems to be working and things make sense? Probably…
CITY DEVELOPMENT LTD grows and succeeds as Singapore’s sustainable building pioneer
Relevant implications for the Building and Construction sector identified in GEO-5 for Business: Population growth, rapid urbanization, and economic development resulting in substantial demand for new buildings Increasing concerns about climate change, waste, and resource scarcity driving adoption of on-site renewable energy and energy-, water-, and resource-efficiency Increasing pressure to change construction practices — and […]
BROAD shows that sustainable development attracts profitable business
Constrained availability and increased costs of raw building materials and energy Broad enriched its traditional expertise in sophisticated heating and cooling technology with expansions into the use of renewable resources such as biofuels, solar and waste heat Limits on development opportunities due to reduced land availability; waste and air pollution Through its BSB division, Broad […]
JAPAN’S Construction pioneer embraces sustainable, resilient buildings and communities
Relevant implications for the Building and Construction sector identified in GEO-5 for Business: Increasing consumer demand for building materials and designs that incorporate renewable resources, recycled materials, and energy- and water-efficient technologies and processes Increasing pressure to change construction practices — and expanding markets for sustainable buildings and sustainable design and construction skills — in […]
INDIA GLYCOLS pursues green chemistry as a sound strategy for long-term growth
Relevant implications for the Chemicals sector identified in GEO-5 for Business: Increasing market and regulatory pressure to alter business models and products, including advancing “green chemistry” More companies requiring higher standards and quality from their suppliers Enhanced reputation and brand value of companies pursuing “green chemistry” Exposure to fossil fuel price and supply fluctuations (e.g., […]
CMPD advancing green urbanism in China
Relevant implications for the Building and Construction sector identified in GEO-5 for Business: Population growth, rapid urbanization, and economic development resulting in substantial demand for new buildings Increasing concerns about climate change, waste, and resource scarcity driving adoption of on-site renewable energy and energy-, water-, and resource-efficiency Increasing pressure to change construction practices – and […]