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"To me, sustainability means balancing economic, social, and environmental value and understanding their interrelation. More than half of all economic activity is highly dependent on nature and its services. We must become more conscious of our actions and their impacts." — Christina Haupt Toft Christina Haupt Toft is the founder of Circle Consulting, a consultancy that integrates construction and biodiversity to benefit businesses and society. With 15 years of experience in finance and construction, Christina has focused the last five on sustainability and biodiversity in the built environment. Among her achievements is the development of a national method for city nature mapping in extensive collaboration within the industry, including ConTech Lab - en del af Molio.
 Addressing sustainability challenges in the built environment, Christina highlights the complexity and the novelty of incorporating nature-focused approaches in traditional economic sectors. She emphasises the pivotal role of financial institutions in driving sustainability by incentivising nature-positive assets and discusses the need for innovative construction materials and methods in response to raw material scarcity. 👉 Read the full article on our Journal: https://lnkd.in/ep_6ikNN

Elevate your expertise in sustainable construction with our advanced course on Circularity in the Built Environment. This course is organised as a part of Development Alternatives Group's flagship campaign, Alt Urban: Hosing Redefined, which transforms the built environment. Designed for forward-thinking students and professionals, this program delves into strategies that maximise resource efficiency, minimise waste, and embed circular principles throughout the construction lifecycle. Focusing on India’s distinct challenges and opportunities, the course combines cutting-edge frameworks, actionable insights, policy framework and real-world case studies. Gain the knowledge and tools to lead transformative change and sustainability in the built environment. To Register: https://lnkd.in/dVHjhXY5 #RedefineHousing #FutureofConstruction #SustainableLiving

#Opportunity Join the workshop to gain cutting-edge #industry insights into the built environment and integrated #circular systems, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to design sustainable, future-ready solutions that #redefine the standards of modern architecture and engineering. #buildings #sustainability #megacities #consumerbehavior #circularity

We’re excited to share that we were amongst the first to have participated in the first-ever ESG for SMEs program, accredited by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and CIFAL Victoria. This program allowed us to deepen our commitment to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, positioning us not only as leaders in sustainability but also as innovators in ethical business practices. What sets Urbanjacks apart? • Purpose-Driven Products: We transform wood waste into high-quality, eco-friendly construction materials, directly contributing to more sustainable building projects and LEED certifications. • Holistic Sustainability Approach: We’re not just ticking boxes. From decarbonization to fostering inclusive hiring practices, we embed sustainability into the core of our business • Creating Long-Term Value: With this program, we are sharpening our ability to create sustainable growth for our partners and clients, ensuring economic, social, and environmental impact in everything we do. This program was an essential step in ensuring that Urbanjacks remains at the forefront of the circular economy, creating value for our partners, clients, and the planet. #Urbanjacks #ESGforSMEs #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ImpactInvesting #UNITAR #CIFAL #GreenInnovation #Mitacs #Alacrity 

🌍Concrete Sustainability Council Annual Report 2023 Unveiled: A Year of Progress and additional recognitions 📈 The Concrete Sustainability Council (CSC) has just released its Annual Report for 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of our achievements and initiatives in advancing sustainable concrete practices. This report highlights our strategic accomplishments in promoting responsible sourcing, innovation, and continuous improvement towards sustainable cities and broader environmental, social, management, and economic objectives. In 2023, CSC expanded into new territories with the first certifications in Finland, Lithuania, and Norway, and achieved over 900 valid plant certifications across four continents by year-end. This growth reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting and supporting the production and use of sustainable concrete globally, further reinforced by recognition from prestigious green building labels such as B.E.S.T from CEDBIK and CASA. Additionally, our engagement with the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (Global ABC) and the appointment of Grey Matters as the Regional System Operator for the MENA region underscore our expanding global presence and dedication to transparency and credibility. The report also highlights the meticulous monitoring and evaluation of all CSC certifications conducted in 2023 under System Version 2.1, ensuring adherence to our rigorous standards. Looking ahead to 2024, we anticipate further growth with the delivery of more certifications and expansions into new countries and regions. Together, let's continue our collective efforts towards a sustainable future. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in shaping a greener, more sustainable world! #sustainableconcrete #csceco #sustainablecommunities #ConcreteSustainability #SustainableConstruction #CSCAnnualReport2023 Full news item here: https://lnkd.in/eQRGMu5R And the report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eN25j6tn

If you read one thing this week, make sure it's this brilliant sustainability report from Ylva It would be fantastic to read more reports like this - that are honest about how hard it is to be truly sustainable across real assets. And with thanks to Prof. Dr. Willy Legrand for sharing this. #esg #esginrealestate #realassets #sustainability https://lnkd.in/dwSCqqMw

An alliance of international green building entities has unveiled an initiative aimed at broadening the reach of sustainable finance within the global building industry. Among these organisations is the BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT LIMITED, a UK-based building science centre, which hoped to bridge the investment gap between high-performing green buildings and their less sustainable counterparts. This influential coalition's report reveals a concerning statistic: about 75% of existing buildings fall short on sustainable practices. Read more 👇 https://ow.ly/FXi250Uct9W Sustainability Magazine #Sustainability #ConstructionSector #BuildingSector

According to a report prepared by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, emissions from the construction sector could increase 13% worldwide by 2035 if additional adaptation and mitigation measures are not implemented. 🏗 The document also mentions that the increase in investment and advice in sustainable construction can translate into a reduction in emissions of up to 12.8% between now and 2035, compared to the levels recorded in 2022. Over the next decade, the IFC estimates that green buildings represent a significant low-carbon investment opportunity in emerging markets, worth nearly $24.7 trillion by 2030. The tools available to offset carbon emissions in the sector are already a reality: more energy efficient designs during the construction of new structures, the use of sustainable practices and technologies such as more efficient cooling and heating systems, smart meters, and painting . reflective on external surfaces and roofs are just a few. https://lnkd.in/gSCmc-hv ✅ At De Castro Group | Regenerative hospitality we work with cutting-edge sustainable technologies that reduce the environmental footprint of your project. We believe in giving back. Our projects are designed to benefit local communities and protect the natural environment, ensuring that our projects contribute positively to the world around them. #project #sustainable #world #enviroment #technologies #natural #construction Visit our website: decastro.group

ICYMI - In this recent webinar, "Baker Construction – Why Sustainability Matters," Bob Nussmeier, Vice President of Strategic Clients, delves into the importance of sustainability in construction, highlighting our shared responsibility to reduce carbon emissions and adopt greener building practices. View today! https://ow.ly/oNQA50SNe0C

Embracing Our Failures: An ‘Irresponsibility Report’ (Access: https://lnkd.in/eR9GMCZu) As I prepare for my upcoming keynote titled “Planet Hospitality: The Regeneration Awakens,” (EuroCHRIE - The Hospitality & Tourism Educators) I've been reflecting on the importance of being prepared to be proven wrong. The stigma surrounding mistakes can severely stifle creativity, both in academic circles and the professional world—perhaps even more so in the realm of sustainability. Last week, thanks to a pointer from Henri Kuokkanen, I discovered an intriguing initiative by Ylva, a Finnish Real Estate Management company owned by the students of the University of Helsinki. Ylva published an "Irresponsibility Report," a candid short document detailing where “sustainability went wrong” in 2023. Here are a few highlights: -They will break their promise of carbon neutrality. -There were uncertainties about whether partners fulfilled their commitments. -The origins and impacts of their raw materials remained unclear. -They learned a valuable lesson regarding the embodied emissions of steel used in new constructions following demolitions. And perhaps the most striking, but all-too-known, revelation: “The Better We Perform, the More We Emit.” This paradox highlights the current sustainability challenges in decoupling growth and performance from impacts—challenges that the hospitality industry, with its intensive demands on food and physical facilities, knows all too well. Kudos to Ylva for publicly acknowledging these issues and for outlining steps to rectify them. This transparency provides excellent material for class discussion and serves as a hopeful reminder: If we aren’t prepared to be wrong, we’ll never create anything original! #Sustainability #Innovation #Education #Leadership #BusinessEthics #RegenerativePractices #ClimateAction #eurochrie2024 #eurochrie