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Colabeton’s 2023 Sustainability Efforts Highlight Green Concrete and Resource Conservation - Colabeton recently published its fourth independent Sustainability Report, underscoring its deep commitment to sustainability and innovation. Prepared by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards and reviewed by Deloitte, the document provides a clear and comprehensive overview of Colabeton’s efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. Focus on Decarbonization and Resource Protection A key aspect of Colabeton’s strategy revolves around decarbonizing and protecting natural resources. The company has invested heavily in the efficiency of its plants and production processes and uses recycled materials to create increasingly sustainable products, such as green concrete. This innovative material is designed to reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects by integrating recycled materials and reducing emissions from production. Click the link below to read the full story... https://lnkd.in/duJZPgb2

I've used the "hitting a moving target" phrase quite a bit over the years and I was asked to write a few words on developing a robust sustainability strategy for edie - following the release of our annual sustainability performance. Hopefully some of the linked text will strike a chord. #sustainability #construction #sustainabilitystrategy

Opening Up a Doorway for You to Leave Your Mark on the World’s Sustainability Efforts https://lnkd.in/duCjGmZW ClimeCo Clive Welham UPROAR #AgricultureSustainability, #Agtech, #OrganicFarming, #ClimateChange, #RiskManagement, #CarbonCapture, #CarbonCredits, #EnvironmentalTechnology

Sustainability is one word, but takes many many different forms and considerations. It’s complex. Jargon, acronyms, bureaucracy and policies feel that they exist just for the sake of it - rather than helping businesses actually achieve a meaningful #sustainability outcome. Simplified frameworks, practical approaches and well designed solutions would, in my view, really help more businesses achieve more (alot more). The solution side and practical approaches are easy, but it’s unlikely that we’ll see frameworks and policies get any easier to understand for the forseeable future. My suggestion: Demand more of your consultants. If you feel more confused after chatting to them, then they probably don’t understand it either.

We’re proud to release LP's 2024 Sustainability Report! The report showcases LP’s continued sustainability leadership across five key pillars: Governance, People, Environment, Products, and Community. Key Highlights: 🏆 Safest Company Award: Received the Safest Company Award from APA–The Engineered Wood Association for the 11th time in 15 years. 📄 Environmental Product Declarations: Released eight EPDs, featuring carbon-negative products that make up 75% of our 2023 North American net sales. 🌍 Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Decreased Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by net sales 41% since 2019. ⚡ Renewable Energy: Achieved 80% of energy use from renewable sources in 2023. 🏅 Recognition: Named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. ❤️ Community Support: Donated nearly $1 million to causes important to local communities. 🤝 Inclusivity Training: Trained 100% of active North American team members in our customized inclusivity program. 🧠 Mental Health Services: Offered free, unlimited mental health counseling for all U.S. team members. 🌳 Sustainable Sourcing: Sourced 100% of wood fiber in North America following Sustainable Forestry Initiative® standards and in South America adhering to Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification standards. Discover more in LP’s 2024 Sustainability Report: https://lnkd.in/ebZjd9Ze

Green Success Stories puts Kelsey Alexander, Sustainability Manager at RE Tech Advisors, in the Green Spotlight. We discussed her journey from sustainable agriculture and providing food to people without access, through her efforts to helping with sustainability in the built environment, particularly with holistic ESG strategy and implementation for global real estate funds. Noting that the built environment accounts for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions globally – the shelter we need is destroying the planet that shelters us – Kelsey calls for a systemic integrated approach to achieve sustainability in the industry, with supporting real estate funds right now in improving their ESG performance being of paramount importance. https://lnkd.in/exs3kR58

SUSTAINABILITY with T&S Brass "The story of green For decades, energy consumption far outweighed the concern for water in the overall sustainability scene. Though energy still plays a large role, water conservation is pushing forward to a more prominent position. With the world’s population at more than seven billion and growing — and given that only around 1% of the world’s total water supply is fresh — it’s clear that freshwater is a more precious resource than ever. Over the last few decades, more and more business owners and institutions are realizing the critical need to conserve water, as well as how that affects their fiscal bottom line. Where blue meets green T&S has been a leader in water conservation for decades, engineering products that set new standards for both high efficiency and high quality. Today, we’re bringing the blue of T&S to a new level of green, creating products and implementing manufacturing processes that flow directly from our commitment to sustainability. In the end, it’s all about helping save natural and financial resources for our customers. It’s our mission — and it’s part of everything we do"

Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, also known as Biodiversity Day. Biodiversity is an integral part of NCC’s sustainable development framework, which serves as the foundation for our sustainability efforts. Across all the countries in which we operate, we strive to reduce negative impacts and enhance positive effects on biodiversity. For instance, when constructing according to BREEAM environmental certification or EU taxonomy, criteria related to land use and ecology are always part of the project to safeguard biodiversity. BREEAM’s criteria assess solutions such as site selection, protection, and enhancement of ecological features, ultimately contributing to the ecological value of the building. Long-term impacts on biodiversity and a building’s carbon footprint are also considered within the criteria. Using fewer materials supports the preservation of biodiversity. We are on the right track by constructing durable solutions, renovating old buildings, and using resources responsibly. Promoting biodiversity is best achieved by tailoring actions to the unique conditions of each project or area, combining multiple measures. Read more about NCC's sustainability work below:

We would like to congratulate LP Building Solutions on their 2024 Sustainability Report! The results are nothing short of impressive and really shows the hard work that they do for our built environment.  Some of our favorite stats: 📄 Environmental Product Declarations: Released eight EPDs, featuring carbon-negative products that make up 75% of our 2023 North American net sales. 🌍 Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Decreased Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by net sales 41% since 2019. ⚡ Renewable Energy: Achieved 80% of energy use from renewable sources in 2023.