Building Leaders Aim to Improve Industry’s Carbon Emissions
With room for further improvement to reach global carbon goals, leaders in the building sector seek to do more to cut emissions.
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Public In Favor Of Energy Efficient Buildings and Seeks Government Support, Says New Report
The report, entitled Unlocking the Benefits of Building Renovation, also provides policy recommendations to encourage green building renovations, including...
Carbon Neutral Silicone to Help Reduce Emissions in Building Industry
Carbon neutral silicone products can help the construction industry cut emissions and improve energy efficiency.
Fifth Third Issues Inaugural $500 Million Green Bond
With this issuance, Fifth Third is the first US financial institution under $250 billion in assets to issue an ESG bond of any type.
Apparel And Footwear Company VF Is Shrinking Its Carbon Footprint With These Sustainability Initiatives
VF Corporation is leveraging renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable supply chain measures to reduce its carbon footprint across its operations.
Green and Sustainability Bonds Continue Surge, to Top $1 Trillion in 2021
Green and Sustainability Bonds record year will likely mean their issuance will top $1 trillion in 2021.
WorldGBC Update Urges Construction Industry to Focus on Sustainable Construction and Building Operations
The World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) recent update to its Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment encourages investment through energy efficiency improvements and says the focus on achieving net zero goals should be on emissions reduction by practicing sustainable construction and building operations. That is done by reducing energy demands and ... Read more »
Sustainable Retrofits Save 70% with Smart Technology, Says Lateral
The emissions resulting from retrofitting office buildings can be reduced by as much as 70% by tapping into smart technology, according to investment management company Lateral.
New York World-Class Javits Center Embraces Urban Farming
As the Javits Center reopens post-pandemic, the iconic convention center will boast a 1-acre rooftop working farm, among other enhancements and sustainability features. Highlights of the 1.2 million square-foot expansion project, a collaboration between Lendlease, Turner Construction, TVS design and Stantec, include: 113,000 square feet of pre-function space 90,000 square ... Read more »
PNC Commits $20 Billion to Environmental Finance
The PNC Financial Services Group announced today it is committing $20 billion over five years in support of environmental finance.
Green Bonds Proliferate but Lack of Standardization Will Hinder Growth
This week, JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced it has completed its second green bond issuance of $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes. This issuance is part of the firm’s commitment to “help advance climate action and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy” and…
LaGuardia Airport Terminal First In The World To Achieve LEED v4 Gold Status
LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the first airline terminal in the world to achieve recognition for the more stringent standards. Valued at $5.1 billion, the Terminal B redevelopment project ... Read more »