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Thanks for including us Adam Place MRTPI. An interesting article below for those interested in better understanding the relationship between sustainability and viability. These two topics certainly go hand in hand. Our point stands; early adopters of low carbon principles will benefit in the long run as policy and regulations continue to change in this direction.

Turing zero engament into Net Zero advocacy. See workshops below that address barriers to achieving net zero, one of which is understanding all this in the first place … 🏭 Scope 3 emissions ⛓ Managing your supply chain 👥 Net Zero staff engagement 💸 Financing green investment 📗 Avoiding Greenwashing Link below 👇🏼

I’m pleased to announce the publication of Windmill Development Group's first official Sustainability Report. It follows our Sustainability Strategy, published in May 2023, and details our current sustainability strategy, commitments, targets, action plan, and progress to date. Over the past year, we’ve focused on three key areas as part of our sustainability strategy: governance, innovation and partnerships. I’m proud of the significant advancements we’ve made in these areas and would like to highlight three impactful accomplishments from the past year: 1.     In 2023, we were officially endorsed as a One Planet Living Global Leader, making us the first company in North America to receive this prestigious endorsement by Bioregional, the UK-based body which oversees One Planet Living. 2.     Through our Working Group program, we continued to refine and improve the Windmill Impact Standard, establishing ambitious short- and long-term carbon targets for both operational and embodied carbon, and imposing rigorous carbon targets on our projects, including the elimination of combustion for cooking, space heating, or hot water. 3.     Through our partnership with Civic Developments and CreateTO, the City of Toronto’s real estate agency, we are collaborating to address Canada’s housing crisis through our project at 2444 Eglinton Ave E. This project will be the largest co-operative housing development undertaken in Ontario in the past 25 years, delivering much needed affordable housing that will also be built to the highest sustainability standards. Many thanks to our team for putting together this impressive report, specifically to all the hard work that Urban Equation has done to help us drive innovation on both corporate and project levels. Read the full report here:

Watch our latest member forum with Blase Lambert and Jim Holt from the Confederation of Cooperative Housing in the #UK. They explain the Wayshaper Sustainable Homes Toolkit and its retrofit methods which aim to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs for different types of housing. #coops https://ow.ly/pJv250SwlMr

Watch our latest member forum with Blase Lambert and Jim Holt from the Confederation of Cooperative Housing in the #UK. They explain the Wayshaper #Sustainable Homes Toolkit and its retrofit methods which aim to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs for different types of housing. #coops https://ow.ly/JbLY50SPHk1

As we continue to work to our purpose of sustainably delivering infrastructure which is vital to the UK, we are delighted to announce that three major organisations have recognised us for our achievements and targets. ⭐ We have been awarded the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark - given to listed companies which can demonstrate 50% of their revenue comes from green products and services ⭐ The Science Based Targets initiative has validated our near and long term targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach net zero ⭐Our Infrastructure Services and Construction work is now PAS 2080 certified - the leading standard for carbon management solutions in buildings and infrastructure Our chief executive, Andrew Davies, commented: "At Kier, our purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK, and these combined achievements present a key milestone in our ESG strategy. We believe that to be a responsible business, we must address the impact of climate change, as well as leaving a lasting legacy in the communities in which we operate.” You can find out more about these awards, and our 'Building for a Sustainable World' framework, here: https://lnkd.in/gj9aGqew

JLL explores the next frontier in sustainable building practices and the significance of these advancements for the future of real estate. A very insightful read!

Did you know the most prevalent green building certifications across most markets today focus on design and construction rather than improved energy use and emissions performance?  As markets begin to shift this focus to value building performance, see what’s in store for today’s most popular certification frameworks here: https://bit.ly/3ywgJFq 

Read my blog “Why Sustainable Development is the Blueprint for Our Future“ on Medium: https://lnkd.in/dJqXQHy6 #sustainabledevelopment #sdggoals #unitednations #Undp #future #resources #greengdp #greenenergy #gennext #economy #climatechange #environment

🌿 Sustainability in Business: A Closer Look An interesting case study from Shellwin Real Estate on its sustainability journey. As businesses increasingly embrace sustainability, it’s essential to examine both the successes and challenges they face. One notable area of focus is the claim of “zero to landfill” made by suppliers. While such claims sound promising, they don’t always withstand scrutiny. As companies strive to reduce their environmental impact, transparency and accountability remain critical. 🌎💡 #greenwashing #sustainabililty #iso14001 #pas2060