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"Can we make the built environment actually help restore and regenerate the planet?" Buildings are responsible for almost 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It's clear that urgent action is needed to decarbonise the sector, but many industry leaders believe we can aim even higher. RE:TV's month-long season dedicated to nature positive buildings is at its apex. In our brand new hero film, experts including Dave Cheshire from AECOM, Kathleen (Katie) McGinty from Johnson Controls, Jose La Loggia from Trane Technologies and Janine Benyus from The Biomimicry Institute examine the true potential of the built environment. How can our buildings have the same ecological performance as the wildlands next door? Watch the film to find out: https://lnkd.in/evBMwwhf Discover how AECOM, Johnson Controls and Trane Technologies are collaborating to accelerate change as part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Sustainable Buildings Task Force: https://lnkd.in/e7sWqHBg

Coral reefs are our most biodiverse marine ecosystems. They play an essential role in regulating the oceans while also sheltering coastlines from waves and storms. In the Maldives, extreme weather events like heatwaves have caused mass coral bleaching. The Soneva Foundation's coral propagation programme aims to repopulate the reef, restore coral cover, and allow aquatic life to thrive once again 🐠 Their coral nursery is one of the biggest in the world, generating 150,000 coral fragments per year with a process called Mineral Accretion Technology (MAT). These can then be transferred onto the natural reef. 🔗 To learn more about this exciting project, visit our digital hub filled with reports, case study films and expert insights: https://lnkd.in/euunPumQ 🔗 Discover how Soneva are working with other industry leaders to accelerate climate innovation as part of the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Hospitality and Tourism Task Force: https://lnkd.in/egGJgGH2

"This approach helps reduce the impacts on biodiversity associated with resource extraction, production processes, and disposal." It's great to see #circularity in action across the luxury fashion value chain. This Ellen MacArthur Foundation case study shows how Gucci are scaling up sustainability, from an investment in regenerative farming practices to the use of 100% renewable energy for direct operations.

"These coral reefs have been protecting us against storm surges, protecting us against flooding." Small Island Developing States are home to 65 million people around the world and a remarkable amount of biodiversity 🪸 These nations are responsible for less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions, but they are disproportionately impacted by the changing climate, leaving them vulnerable to natural disasters and debt. As Marine Scientist Dr. Deborah Brosnan explains, nature-based solutions could hold the key to environmental and financial resilience. With governments, the hospitality industry, and local communities all working together, we can restore marine ecosystems and foster a vibrant blue economy. This month at RE:TV we're diving into the topic of regenerating oceans. To learn more about investing in Small Island Developing States, watch the extended interview with Dr. Brosnan on our newly launched hub: https://lnkd.in/euunPumQ

"If we really want to keep flying, we need to do it with a low carbon approach." Commercial airlines use 100 million gallons of jet fuel each year. As Jennifer Holmgren points out, to ensure the future of aviation, we need to source an alternative 🛫 LanzaTech have an innovative solution. With the help of a biological progress that harnesses traditional fermentation, they are using bacteria to create sustainable aviation fuel from captured carbon. Since we filmed with them in July 2021, LanzaTech's influence has continued to skyrocket. They were recently named on Fortune's 10th annual Change the World list for their profit-driven approach to environmental impact. CEO Jennifer Holmgren was also spotlighted as a woman-led company changemaker. We're excited to be sharing more of Jennifer's insights with you soon – stay tuned for the next update. 🔗 To get inspired in the meantime, watch our full case study film featuring LanzaTech: https://lnkd.in/emFsxtaR

As Jose La Loggia from Trane Technologies explains, buildings are the low hanging fruit in our push to cut global carbon emissions. The sector has a monumental chance to become part of the solution. To realise this future, Jose is working to make buildings as energy efficient as possible. This begins with integrating renewable energy production, heating and cooling, and energy storage so all systems function in unison. Cost is often posed as a barrier to change, but these sustainable technologies can have very short payback periods – sometimes within two or three years. They can also be implemented in both new and existing construction. 🔗 Visit our digital hub to watch Jose's extended interview: https://lnkd.in/evBMwwhf 

As Kathleen (Katie) McGinty from Johnson Controls explains, the tools we need to accelerate a sustainable future already exist. By fully utilising these technologies we can completely transform our buildings, our cities, and our planet. Katie is working to create smarter buildings that function much like a neural network, with integrated rather than siloed systems. This increases efficiency, which in turn, can dramatically cut operational carbon emissions. How can we electrify and digitise buildings at scale? The private sector has a critical role to play, as do governments and policymakers. 🔗 Visit our digital hub to watch Katie's extended interview: https://lnkd.in/evBMwwhf

Thursday’s #ClimateWeekNYC lineup was packed with insight and innovation. Read on for highlights. 💡 The Sustainable Markets Initiative and AECOM announced a groundbreaking AI tool crafted to protect nature in the process of infrastructure development. 💡 At the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Autumn CEO Summit, private sector leaders from around the globe gathered with a collective commitment to furthering climate action. 💡 Patch hosted a conversation about how to create robust carbon credit strategies, touching on industry best practices, government requirements, and voluntary guidelines. 💡 Sarah Argoud from AstraZeneca and David Grant from PepsiCo shared perspectives on how business and government can collaborate to further water stewardship. 💡 Gwen Safa from Barclays Investment Bank spoke at a lunch for global business executives about the benefits of merging sustainability and business strategies. 💡 Richard Morgan from Anglo American explored pathways to an accountable and just energy transition, delving into key governance processes for extractive industries. 💡 Aaron Chethalan from BlackRock joined a panel discussion unpacking how the buyer-supplier partnership can help scale carbon dioxide removal pathways. Did you catch any of these events? Let us know in the comments below.

By all accounts, Wednesday at #ClimateWeekNYC was both productive and inspiring. Read on for highlights. 💡 Mastercard expanded their Start Path Emerging Fintech programme, welcoming a fresh group of sustainability-driven startups into the fold - including RE:TV alumni HowGood. Watch our extended interview with HowGood CEO Alexander Gillett to learn how the SaaS data platform is measuring the transition to regenerative food production: https://lnkd.in/eTQFZB8n 💡 The Sustainable Markets Initiative hosted a wide range of events, from a female CEO breakfast championing unique perspectives and influences to a discussion of opportunity in green transport finance. 💡 AECOM hosted a half-day symposium where experts, including Vice President & Global Change Lead Karen Appell, P.E., examined how New York City’s infrastructure can be modernised to prepare for a changing climate. 💡 Emily Kunen from PepsiCo and Kevin Rabinovitch from Mars spoke about addressing climate disruption across food supply chains, exploring how resilient production models can also create resilient farms and forests. 💡 RE:TV alumni Thomas W. Crowther from Crowther Lab | ETH Zurich and Restor delivered a keynote address on the perseverance, discipline and strategy required to address climate change. To learn about Restor's game plan for AI-driven restoration, watch our case study film: https://lnkd.in/eCGnPRiy 💡Kelly Fisher (she/her) from HSBC joined a dynamic discussion about how leading corporations are scaling up to meet bold and urgent climate goals, delving into how policy, tech, and people power can be leveraged for success. Stay tuned for the next update.

To decarbonise transport, we need large-scale collaboration across multiple sectors. This is the second of a series of short films we produced for the Sustainable Markets Initiative to mark their Autumn CEO Summit. Taking place during #ClimateWeekNYC, the event brings together private sector leaders who are committed to accelerating sustainable development. Sir David King from Centre for Climate Repair, Beth Barker from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and Jennifer Holmgren from LanzaTech are all working to drive progress. Watch to explore their insights. Are you eager to learn more? Visit our transport page to discover innovative solutions that are fuelling the future: https://lnkd.in/ebZh8BPR