ESG Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Under a new agreement, Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB will provide fossil-free steel to Amazon Web Services for use in construction of one of its three new data centers in Sweden. The program will see AWS receive steel from SSAB, as well as roof and wall structures for the buildings from SSAB’s subsidiary Ruukki.

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3BL Media

JULY 26, 2022

WSP is advancing the use of low-carbon engineered wood products for tall building construction, which provides structural strength and durability beyond traditional lumber. For most developers to commit to this method of construction, Benichou said “they have to be assured that the environmental benefits will also economically make sense.".

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Atalla will report to Chair and CEO Dave Regnery as part of the executive leadership team and will lead the product development, innovation and sustainability strategies for Trane Technologies globally. Regnery said: Innovative technology is paramount to advancing our purpose-driven strategy.

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Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As more governments around the world take steps against the climate crisis, it becomes increasingly important to understand and implement technologies that allow for development in sustainable and ecologically viable ways. Embodied carbon is all the CO2 emitted in the production of the building.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

As we decarbonise the grid, and as our buildings become more energy efficient, we will reach the stage where operational carbon will no longer be the focus. In its place will be embodied carbon. Embodied carbon refers to all the CO2 emitted; not just from the time of construction and onwards, but the entire lifetime.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Today, new buildings are increasingly more energy-efficient, which means that the estimated share of embodied carbon throughout the building’s lifecycle are increasing. billion in sales in 2023 160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Rob Jenkinson is Net Zero Program Manager at Swedish bearing and seal manufacturing firm SKF. The manufacturing sector is a major generator of the emissions that cause rising temperatures. As such, it has an ethical imperative to adopt practices that lead to carbon neutrality. million tonnes/year of carbon dioxide equivalent.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

HVAC and climate control solutions company Trane Technologies announced today a new commitment to reduce embodied carbon – greenhouse gas emissions associated with a product’s lifecycle, including the extraction of raw materials, manufacturing, transportation and recycling of materials and products – by 40% by 2030.

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3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2024

The milestone comes as Saint-Gobain continues to successfully execute its Grow and Impact strategy, which includes ambitious environmental sustainability goals such as reducing the company’s consumption of energy and water, and achieving net-zero carbon manufacturing by 2050.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Hällekis plant manufactures stone wool insulation for use in building insulation and technical insulation applications. When the project is finalized, the investment will reduce the embodied carbon from products produced in Hällekis. Scope 1 includes the direct emissions from our own manufacturing operations.

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Sustainability Matters

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Cement Australia CEO Rob Davies said GreenCem reduced embodied carbon dioxide by 30% without compromising the strength of the concrete compared with other GP cement products. The low-carbon cement is being used in the construction of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s Yitpi Yartapuultiku Cultural Centre.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A cross-functional team analyzed data from embedded manufacturing systems, resulting in increased coordination between departments. In alignment with Saint-Gobains commitment to smart, agile manufacturing, the Oxford plant was able to innovate to increase operational efficiency.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Cement production, a key ingredient in concrete, accounts for approximately 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, with over 900 kg of CO2 emissions generated for every 1000 kg of material produced. Concrete is the world’s most utilized construction material with approximately 30 billion tons poured each year. ”

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This project follows several other recent actions taken by the company to solidify its commitment towards sustainability: In October, Saint-Gobain announced CarbonLow TM , a new wallboard line that will contain up to 60% less embodied carbon. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 24, 2022

New Zealand's Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) is developing a 'Materials Passport,' which focuses on how steel components can be reused. Counting carbon. Manufacturing structural steel has traditionally been a high carbon activity. Zero-carbon steel isn’t yet commercially available.

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3BL Media

MAY 1, 2024

It chose to use southern yellow pine, a type of timber readily available in the southeastern United States, but that hadn’t really been extensively used in the manufacturing of mass timber. Because all the parts are manufactured off-site, they show up ready to be put in place. But Georgia-Pacific didn’t shut the door on the idea.”

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

SWORDS, Ireland, November 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced a significant milestone for its industry-leading, sustainable climate solutions – with more than one million HVAC units with low-carbon steel shipped to homeowners and commercial customers across the U.S.

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3BL Media

MAY 9, 2022

In particular, we recognize the growing demand for reduced embodied carbon, which is already shaping our approach to innovation throughout our operations. Reduction of greenhouse gases, improvements in energy efficiency, and the development of more renewable energy sources are increasingly prioritized by homeowners.

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3BL Media

JULY 19, 2022

The Global Solutions Forum was open to the wider sustainable built environment community, uniting progressive leaders and guests from across the WorldGBC network to continue to strengthen and develop a strategy for Sustainable Buildings for Everyone, Everywhere. We can develop these qualities within your existing teams too. C scenario.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. WorldGBC’s vision to fully decarbonise the sector requires eliminating both operational and embodied carbon emissions.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

India, [link] Navalt is an ecological marine tech company that specialises in the manufacturing of solar electric vessels. Buildings & Construction Hyperion Robotics Oy, Finland, [link] Hyperion Robotics designs, engineers and manufactures sustainable concrete structures, helping clients save time, money and embodied carbon.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

To reach Net Zero, manufacturing more products in the UK that contain recycled content, and ensuring that they are reprocessed domestically, will be crucial. The aluminium recycling process requires only 5-10 percent of the energy needed to produce the primary metal, resulting in significant carbon emissions savings.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Advancing sustainability In order to avoid the most destructive effects of climate change, the world must reduce carbon emissions, and the built environment has a huge role to play. Trane Technologies innovates to develop heating and cooling technology that reduces emissions, and we are an important part of the solution.

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2023

Biopharma and F&B manufacturers are taking concrete action to positively impact our planet and the health and well-being of those on it. Across these industries, manufacturers are reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions , using water more efficiently, and developing facilities with the employee’s wellness in mind.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

During the launch phase of the program, IWBI is partnering with leading architects, builders, developers, operators and owners - such as Assembly OSM - to transform the global residential market to make healthier and more resilient homes more accessible to more people in more places. More information on WELL can be found here.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 28, 2023

Recycling destroys most of the embodied carbon in an electrical product, and should only be used if reuse, repair and remanufacture are not possible. An increasing number of lighting manufacturers now offer to upgrade existing lighting products to LED. But recycling is near the bottom of the waste hierarchy.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 9, 2022

Many companies are aligning operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as well. concepts and technologies to life sciences facilities—more manufacturers have already moved to more digitization and automation. Our recent U.S. As the life sciences industry embraces the move to Pharma 4.0™

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3BL Media

AUGUST 14, 2023

August 14, 2023 /3BL/ - Thanks to efforts by prominent Black social impact developers Pastor Clinton Bush and his brother, Anthony B. The longtime Jacksonville residents are co-architects of this innovative compact master plan development approach to community health, which they have recently pioneered in Philadelphia. “I

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Regardless of the end product or the manufacturing modality, biopharmaceutical processes are resource intensive. The industry is currently taking a hard look at its environmental impact and we’re seeing widespread support in biotech and pharma for sustainable development goals. Benefits of single-use systems.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It aims to evaluate business readiness, including from developers, manufacturers, and utilities, to incorporate lower emission steel and concrete in their operations, their willingness to pay a premium for these materials, and the existing key barriers preventing wider adoption.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Ethan Talbot Schwartz 27, Toronto/Montreal consultant, CPCS Transcom As an associate with JCM Power, Ethan Talbot Schwartz led the development of renewable energy projects in Malawi, the world’s fifth-poorest country. There are more jobs in sustainability and impact than there ever have been,” says Perry. “A

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Then we carried out research and analysis, much of it based on workshops that we led for other stakeholders and industry experts, including leading architects, national green building organisations, engineering firms and manufacturers for the construction industry. This is summarised on P100 of the report here.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I ended up deciding to become a real estate developer because at that time, I realized that the real estate developers really were the ones who kind of controlled the world, and the places where we live. Another thing that we're super proud of - our new commitment in terms of reducing embodied carbon by 40 percent by 2030.

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3BL Media

JULY 10, 2023

Industry leaders are adopting digital technologies and proven solutions to enhance their manufacturing processes, embracing cleaner fuel alternatives, and exploring optimization opportunities across their global operations.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2022

The nature of research and development conducted in labs can pit climate obligations against competing imperatives, from finding cures for deadly diseases to inventing materials that neutralize pollutants or reverse environmental damage. Carbon-neutral chemistry.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Delegate feedback from the event: “Simon delivered a superb CPD workshop explaining and unravelling the complexities of the circular economy from the perspective of designers and manufacturers. Delegates will learn: • How TM66 and TM65 combine to validate the circular and embodied carbon content of products already designed. •

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Green Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Summit Floorplan Advisory Board With guidance and direction from our advisory board, the concurrent sessions offer insights from the experts and practitioners at the leading edge of green progress, in fields ranging from transportation and energy to funding, architecture and green schools.

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