All Sustainability International articles – Page 3
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NewsBrussels backs 40% emissions reduction target
Members of the European parliament approve plans that should stimulate investment in green projects
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CommentMy predictions for sustainability in 2014
There is much that the industry can do for itself in 2014, but still need greater clarity from government on several key issues
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CommentEnergy efficient or affordable: Which is more important?
The government’s decision to delay ECO may bring short term relief to household budgets, but there are long-term social and environmental costs
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NewsThe greenest building in China
Architect Feilden Clegg Bradley has been awarded the first BREEAM “outstanding” rating for any building in China
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NewsGovernment faces Brussels fines over energy efficiency failure
UK could be hit with millions of pounds of fines after European Commission ruling on energy performance certificates
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CommentSo you thought the accuracy of EPCs was improving?
Recent experience demonstrates that the accuracy of energy performance certificates varies. And that poses serious problems for the efficacy of forthcoming regulations
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CommentGreen energy? The power is in our feet ...
The UK’s commitment to cutting CO 2 emissions means every renewable source of energy needs to be examined - including floor tiles that convert footsteps into kinetic energy
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CommentBeyond resilient cities
The Australian prime minister’s promise to repeal the country’s carbon tax sits uncomfortably with the images of bushfires around Sydney
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CommentOur buildings are our legacy
Buildings aren’t just investments in bricks and mortar they are investments in people’s lives
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CommentLocal is going global
Local supply chain management poses a series of problems that need to be tackled to improve the sustainability of our cities
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CommentThe value of IT
Instead of being a drain on company finances, a well-equipped IT department can actually drive profit
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CommentThe real measure of sustainability
The industry needs universally accepted measures of sustainability that are realistic about the true operational performance of buildings
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CommentThe government has lost the plot with allowable solutions
The proposed central fund in the allowable solutions consultation widens the gap between construction and energy markets
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CommentWhere will EU regulation go next?
Sustainable building policy in Europe is evolving and it looks like future regulations will go way beyond energy performance
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FeaturesGlobal Clients Group: Demands on supply
How two members of the Global Clients Group are meeting demanding sustainability standards
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CommentCities pose real challenges for a sustainable future
With more and more of the global population living in cities, Peter Head explores the practical steps necessary to ensure a sustainable future
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NewsUK cities shunned by global green award
UK cities have missed out on a global award that recognises the efforts cities are making to improve their sustainability and tackle climate change
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CommentBenefits beyond climate action
Encouraging people to cycle or walk in cities will not only help the environment but improve health, air quality and help the economy
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CommentHow can we achieve zero carbon for commercial projects?
So far the focus has been on the residential sector but the target for non-domestic buildings is looming
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CommentLondon 2012: What did the industry really learn about sustainability?
The major contractors and the major projects are setting high standards, the problem is with those working on a smaller scale
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