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With India’s economic growth strongly linked to #infrastructure projects, a #sustainabilityratings mechanism for these can help create the right balance between the nation’s economic, environmental and social goals. We thank The Infravision Foundation for collaborating with Envint to develop a sustainability ratings framework for infrastructure projects. The proposed mechanism adds to the existing regulations and embeds #environmental, #social & #governance (#esg) considerations in the project lifecycle. It outlines a governance mechanism including rating ownership and accreditation, applicability and adoption of ratings. Read more https://lnkd.in/d2XCdVGz Vinayak Chatterjee Rumjhum Chatterjee Nitin Zamre #sustainableinfrastructure #sustainabilityratings #esg #infrastructureprojects #projectlifecycle #TheEnvintWay

💧💰🌎 Water and electricity don’t mix—except in private equity portfolios. Fueled by federal funding and a need for new, sustainable solutions, the infrastructure space is proliferating, but in need of private capital to thrive #water #waterscarcity #watercrisis #tech #watertech #startup #innovation #future #sustainability #environment #technology #investment #capital #research #unitednations #climatechange

🌍 There is a pressing need to shift towards a new mindset for infrastructure development, emphasizing the importance of planning, prioritizing, and incorporating societal and environmental benefits in the early stages of projects. This can ensure infrastructure projects not only meet their objectives but also contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. Discover more in this article authored by Motoko Aizawa, President, Observatory for Sustainable Infrastructure and Elizabeth Losos, Executive in Residence, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Duke University and Executive Advisory Committee member for the FAST Infra Label. The FAST Infra Label is designed to help highlight and drive capital to positive initiatives in upstream planning across infrastructure sectors around the world. Join us in this transformative journey towards a more sustainable and nature-positive future! Read more about the label: fatsinfralabel.org #NaturePositiveInfrastructure #InfrastructureDevelopment #Sustainability

Asia's low-carbon future hinges on infrastructure. A report by the Asia Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory Panel urges public-private collaboration in sectors like energy, water and waste management, adopting proven sustainable technologies. #SmartCity #SmartCities #SmartEnergy #SmartBuildings #Infrastructure #PublicPrivatePartnership #Technology #Asia #China #Citytech

Sustainability rating tool for small infrastructure projects Read more: 👇👇 https://buff.ly/3Wr7a3F Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) #sustainablelifestyle #fightclimatechange #wastefree #ecoconscious #sustainabledevelopment #reducewaste #sustainablity #sustainable #sustainableliving #Sustainability_matters

North Sea needs massive infrastructure investment to capture Europe’s carbon. According to a new report from Exodus, about 40 per cent of European industrial emissions are generated within 500km of the North Sea, which could be a major advantage in reducing the cost of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects:- https://lnkd.in/ebiJFt5u

Public investment of £500m a year will be needed for the next three decades if the Government is to meet its recycling and net-zero targets. That £15bn estimate has come from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), the top independent advisory body to the Government on the country’s infrastructure needs. In its Second National Infrastructure Assessment, it said the Government should urgently implement reforms to meet its 65% recycling target by 2035, and that it should phase out energy-from-waste (EfW) plants that do not include carbon capture.

Infrastructure investments are vital for economic growth, but they can also have significant impacts on the environment and society. If you're interested in learning more about how to assess sustainability performance in infrastructure projects, check out this paper. It provides valuable insights into the topic and can help ensure that future projects are developed in a sustainable and responsible manner. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8E2KGrG

The saying goes that you can't manage what you don't measure, so its great to see the launch of a new tool to do that more effectively on the drive to net zero. The Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD) is a free-to-access database provides detailed carbon data for completed construction projects, allowing us to calculate the embodied carbon in all elements of a project, rather than an estimated single value. As the first company to provide client-approved carbon data to the #BECD, Mott MacDonald is committed to helping the construction industry reduce its carbon footprint. Check out the #BECD today and see how you can use it to make more sustainable choices in your projects! #CarbonData #Sustainability

The latest from Ainsley Simpson, the outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC), on the 5 lessons in infrastructure sustainability she wants to pass on. Excerpt: Every Australian is impacted by #infrastructure every day. Infrastructure delivers multifaceted value for people, the planet, and the #economy. But this value comes at a cost, and infrastructure directly or indirectly contributes up to 70 per cent of Australia’s #carbonemissions. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gDy3psBt