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It was a pleasure to participate in the 3rd #ESG Conference, hosted by CLEON Conferences & Communications presenting Nova 's initiative to relocate to sustainable buildings, renovated with ESG criteria, including ➡ reuse and recycling of materials, ➡ new heating-cooling and ventilation systems, ➡ full accessibility and ➡ improvement of proximity, that reduces the carbon footprint of commuting, while facilitating employee collaboration. Kudos to Andreas Bilalis and his team for making this happen. Building reusability, especially for premises that are part of the city’s urban footprint such as Nova’s Leoforos Athinon, Kallithea and Kolonos buildings, is a sustainable practice directly contributing to United Nations SDG 11 (sustainable cities) which combats urban desertification. Joining the very interesting panel that followed, the #ESGfinancing outlook for Greek enterprises was analyzed together with co-panelists Dimitris Skalkos, General Secretary of Public Investments and ESPA, Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Fotis Kourmousis and Natalia Bolou. #sustainablecities #ESGtransformation #telco #conference #environment

Doing more good and a mindset change towards regenerative design and systems thinking is where we must be to enable a resilent thriving planet för people nature and businesses. Check out the support Ramboll and partners have developed to assist in this journey by sharing learnings. #regenerativedesign #letsclosethegap #ramboll #actnow

Kudos to BillionBricks! EVES ENERGY custom-made #algae #bricks for #decarbonization #offset #offtake Algae bricks exhibit a compressive strength of >12 MPa and are designed to be carbon-neutral, with the potential for carbon negativity through their production process, which emits only 10% of the CO2 associated with traditional concrete manufacturing. They are expected to last as long as traditional bricks, often exceeding 100 years of durability. Cost estimates for algae bricks aim to be comparable to traditional bricks, which typically range from $1.50 to $3.00 per unit. Both types of bricks offer similar thermal performance, with thermal conductivity values around 0.5 W/m·K, and meet relevant certification standards such as ASTM guidelines, positioning algae bricks as a more #sustainable option in construction that could significantly lower the #carbon footprint of building projects.

♻️ Green is the new black 🌱 💚 Ho Chi Minh City is choosing green growth as its future development strategy, seeking funding for almost 30 priority projects to help achieve economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. 🙏🏼 The city wishes to promote innovation initiatives and multinational cooperation, calling for private investment to gradually transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, it was announced at a green investment promotion conference organised in coordination with the World Bank last week. 📌 Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a list of 28 projects seeking investment to promote green growth. Of those, three high-tech manufacturing projects in electronics and semiconductors require more than $178 million. The city is also calling for funding for a data centre project worth over $300 million. 💰 The metropolis also seeks investment for research and development projects in electronics and semiconductors of about $8.7 million, and supporting industrial production projects with high technology of $14.3 million. 💡 Investment is also wanted for a number of projects in Thu Thiem New Urban Area such as a financial, commercial, and residential area costing $500 million; an exhibition, hotel, and trade complex worth $70 million, and a central square and riverbank park with capital of $220 million. 🛣️ In addition, there are projects to upgrade and expand major routes such as National Highway 13, National Highway 22, Thu Thiem 4 Bridge, Can Gio Bridge, and Ho Chi Minh City-Moc Bai Expressway. 🌊 Ho Chi Minh City is also looking for cash for five projects in wastewater treatment, environmental improvement, and urban embellishment. 🔥The latest research results published by the Institute of Environment and Natural Resources under the Ho Chi Minh City National University have showed that the city releases average annual total greenhouse gas emissions of around 60 million tonnes of CO2, mainly from industrial production, traffic, and living activities. At the same time, the city is also facing the negative effects of climate change, environmental pollution, resource shortages and economic crisis. 🤝🏼 Ho Chi Minh City and The World Bank Bank a joint working group two years ago and have had some results, such as a $650 million investment package for a 10-year programme, an investment scheme to upgrade public assets, and an integrated flood management scheme. 🎯 The World Bank is committed to supporting Ho Chi Minh City in accessing financial resources and attracting foreign resources to reduce carbon emissions. According to Turk, the carbon credit market is a good resource, and she hopes that Ho Chi Minh City can sell credits on the voluntary carbon market. https://lnkd.in/dx_-UbVC

During the Sustainability Festival and the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns in Aalborg from Oct. 1st to Oct. 5th, Aalborg Kommune, Homerunner and New Loop is testing the new box in the picture. Do you have an idea of what it should be used for ❓ Otherwise, come by and try it. ICLEI Europe, Asbjørn Drechsler, Anders Barsøe, MoLo Hubs Project #circulareconomy, #parcellocker, #reuse

The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024 is here! Over 100 cities assessed against their Planet, People, Progress and Profit impacts. If you want to know more, reach out, or click below: https://lnkd.in/e7sPpUdV #Arcadis #ImprovingQualityOfLife #SCI2024

In order to reach impact, beyond projects - scaling is a vital mechanism. This is of strategic importance both for Viable Cities and for Driving Urban Transitions Partnership What’s your take on this?

🌍 Thrilled to share an enlightening speech by Mr Ayo Jatto, shedding light on the importance of sustainable cities and the circular economy in driving environmental resilience and economic prosperity. 🏙️ In his thought-provoking address at the Global Sustainability Summit, Mr Jatto (Managing Director of Fortress Care Limited) emphasized the need for authentic leaders who prioritize environmental sustainability, social equity, and economic viability. 🌿 As an advocate for sustainable urban planning and development, Mr. Jatto's insights underscore the transformative potential of circular economy principles in minimizing waste, maximizing resource efficiency, and fostering the reduction of carbon footprint in cities around the world. 💡 🎥 Watch the full video of Mr. Jatto's inspiring speech to discover innovative solutions and best practices for building resilient and sustainable cities that prioritize the well-being of both people and the planet. Let's work together to create cities where everyone can thrive, today and for generations to come. 🌱 Ayo Jatto #GlobalSustainabilitySummit #SustainableCities #CircularEconomy #UrbanDevelopment #EnvironmentalResilience #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableFuture #InspiringSpeech #ChangeMakers #GreenCities #EconomicProsperity #UrbanPlanning #SustainabilityLeaders #FutureGenerations

🍀Sweden’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its policies, practices, and cultural mindset. 🌎Planetary boundaries concept that was developed here in Stockholm is a perfect example of that: https://lnkd.in/d5XCJKK9 ⚙️Transition into sustainable product development and eco-design is a next important milestone on a journey towards net-zero. 📉Data-driven, product-centric approach to assessing environmental performance is a first step. Tack så mycket for having me! #ecoPLM TTPSC

Crucial topic that will be discussed by my colleague Christine Lunde Rasmussen in Aalborg this week at the European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns! Check it out ↘️ https://lnkd.in/dWHba9wU 🏯 #ramboll #sustainablecities #heritage #socialsustainability