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Designing tomorrow: Innovate for a sustainable future 🌿✨    Sustainability is key: 80% of a product's eco-impact is decided in the design phase. With shifts towards greener practices, Siemens´s carbon footprint calculator aids in crafting cost-effective, sustainable products, ready for the eco-conscious future.     Check out the video below to see how you can enable comprehensive product carbon calculations and simulations within your organization 🌍 

Does how we talk about carbon impact sustainability efforts? William McDonough, a pioneer in sustainability, suggests reframing how we discuss carbon. Instead of labeling it as "bad," he proposes viewing it as a natural element essential for life, emphasizing the need to manage its cycle effectively. This perspective aligns with the "meaningful language" principle that Ed Morrison and Doug Smith of Strategic Doing Networks advocate. They believe that the words we use shape our actions and collaborations. McDonough argues that by shifting our language to focus on capturing and utilizing carbon, we can foster entrepreneurial ecosystems that develop innovative solutions for removing it from the atmosphere. Jack Ricchiuto, a renowned author and facilitator, echoes this sentiment, stating that we make the seemingly impossible possible when we direct our conversations toward opportunities. These experts collectively suggest that by adopting meaningful language and envisioning possibilities for a shared future, we can accelerate progress toward our sustainability goals through collective action and shared value creation. Accelery, Inc. #sustainablibilty #wickedproblems #meaningfullanguage

The biggest and easiest impact we can have on the environment is to avoid producing harmful and wasteful stuff, buy less of everything, and buy better when we do buy. Explore how our methodology is reinventing the way we approach sustainable design:

A topic of growing interest to all. Like most things in life, sustainability is something that needs to be addressed before we really have to. Tune into this interview with Dave Duncan to get some insights and direction. #sustainability #windchill #codebeamer #creo

🌱 Excited to announce my new online course on Sustainable Process Integration for Cleaner Process Design! 🌍 In today's world, sustainable practices are crucial for every industry. Join me for a deep dive into integrating sustainable processes that not only optimize efficiency but also reduce environmental impact. 🔍 Key Highlights: Duration: 180 minutes of comprehensive content ✓Learn practical strategies for cleaner process design ✓Understand the importance of sustainability in industrial operations ✓Case studies and real-world examples Let's make a difference together. Join me in shaping a cleaner and more sustainable future! 🌱💧 #Sustainability #ProcessIntegration #CleanerDesign #OnlineCourse #IndustrialOperations #EnvironmentalImpact #LearnAndGrow

Part of the confusion and inaction surrounding sustainability must be coming from it’s broad scope.  It is a highly complex task to be thinking about the well-being of humans, the stability of businesses, the betterment of communities, the preservation of resources and regeneration of the ecosystem. What to do, how to grasp all this by staying practical? The answer Veronika Petrova found for herself requires a mindset shift and rests upon the interconnectedness of humans and nature: 1. Embrace diversity and accept radical collaboration: Just as ecosystems thrive on a variety of species, our solutions to sustainability should draw from a diverse range of perspectives. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, industries, and perspectives, we open the door to innovative solutions. This diversity of thought and experience is crucial in tackling complex environmental challenges. By fostering a culture of radical collaboration, we can co-create strategies that are more comprehensive and effective. 🤜 🤛 2. Keep the human in the center while looking for holistic solutions: Understand that human well-being and environmental health are deeply linked. Solutions should aim to protect the environment while also enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities. This dual focus ensures that sustainability efforts are both impactful and inclusive for all species. 🌱 3. Develop solutions that are sustainable and circular by design: Sustainability should be woven into the fabric of our solutions from the outset. It’s essential to move away from the traditional linear economy of 'take, make, dispose' and towards a circular economy. This involves creating products and systems that minimize waste, make efficient use of resources, and can be regenerated or reused. Circular design principles help us build a future where resources are kept in use for as long as possible, reducing environmental impact and promoting a healthier ecosystem benefiting both the environment and society. ♻ By following these principles, we can create a sustainable future where the well-being of both humans and the environment is at the forefront of our efforts. Let's co-create this future together. 🌿 #launchlabsSofia #sustainability #holisticsolutions #circulardesign #radicalcollaboration

HPDs, EPDs, Declare Labels—what do they mean and what can they tell you about building materials? 🏗 Discover the importance of sustainability transparency documentation and how to select sustainable solutions from USG in our latest blog article: https://lnkd.in/g6d52PQE #USGBuildIt #sustainability

Stop Overusing 'Sustainable' As I reflect on the journey of sustainability, I can't help but feel we've strayed from our original path. 'Sustainability'—once a beacon of hope and action for our planet—now seems to dangle precariously on the edge of becoming a mere shadow of its true self, a buzzword stripped of its significance, cloaked in the veneer of marketing schemes. Consider the surge in electric vehicles (EVs). They were supposed to be our answer to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, as I delve deeper, I question: What's the source of the electricity powering these vehicles? If it's derived from fossil fuels, then have we truly achieved sustainability, or have we merely redirected our environmental burden? The narrative around solar panels unfolds in a similar vein. Championed as clean energy saviors, their production is ironically mired in carbon-intensive processes. It's a paradox that gnaws at me—creating clean energy solutions that are themselves birthed through environmental compromise. And then there's the celebrated concept of urban greenery—our green lungs within concrete jungles. While the intention is noble, the reality of maintaining these spaces is often overlooked. Who considers the carbon footprint of watering, trimming, and caring for these urban oases? Rainwater harvesting is another topic lauded in sustainable circles. Yet, it prompts me to ask: Who is ensuring this harvested water is purified using clean energy? It's as if we're content with half measures, satisfied with solutions that only scratch the surface of true sustainability. This wasn't the goal. The essence of sustainability is in holistic approaches that consider the entire lifecycle and impact of our actions. It's about integrity, transparency, and genuine commitment to change, not just superficial adjustments for the sake of public image. As I voice these thoughts, my aim isn't to discredit efforts made but to ignite a deeper conversation about what 'sustainability' truly means. We need to recalibrate, to align our actions with the core principles of sustainability, ensuring that our efforts are as genuine and impactful as the term demands.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 🌿 Looking to align your business with the growing demand for eco-conscious practices? Our latest article explores 10 Proven Sustainable Business Practices for 2024 that can: ✅ Reduce operational costs ✅ Enhance brand reputation ✅ Drive profitability and customer loyalty From renewable energy transitions to circular economy models, these strategies are more than just a trend—they’re a necessity for long-term success. 🔗 Read the full article and lead your industry into a greener future: https://lnkd.in/d_7N6W-k #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership #EcoFriendly #GreenBusiness #FutureReady

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁, 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 Sustainable ambitions require concrete actions. More is needed than just affordable technical solutions. It demands a fundamental behavioral shift, both internally and across the entire supply chain. The construction sector faces challenges in creating value within a circular business model. Yet, the transition to a circular model offers numerous benefits: ✅ 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀  ✅ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀  ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 Companies that begin their sustainability efforts now can implement changes at their own pace, avoiding costly adjustments down the road. Read our latest article by Sustainability Consultant Bram Orsel to learn more about the challenges, benefits, and necessary behavioral changes in the industry, and discover how we can work together toward a sustainable future 👉 https://lnkd.in/eecWb4Jt #Sustainability #CircularBuilding #CircularEconomy #ConstructionIndustry #Madaster #MaterialMatters