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WWe're celebrating Earth Day 🌍 At Wallace Whittle, sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do: from predicting energy consumption to integrating holistic designs to achieve net zero carbon. Our dedicated sustainability team and engineers tirelessly strive to attain noteworthy goals and certifications in the built environment, all while prioritising considerations such as Whole Life Carbon, the circular economy, and designing for climate change. Whole life energy and carbon considerations are more critical now than ever. We take pride in our ability to merge cutting-edge assessments, holistic design principles, and client collaboration to create buildings that not only meet but exceed sustainability benchmarks.  By prioritising both system design and occupant behaviour, we pave the way for a greener, more efficient future! With our operational and embodied energy expertise, we help clients beyond reducing their energy costs, but also to decrease their overall carbon footprint. To learn more, visit our website - https://lnkd.in/eEaXUsMs Stephen Osborne | Andy Chan | Scott O'Hara | Gary Ormiston | Felipe Andres Tibabuzo Castro #sustainability #Earthday #netzerocarbon #embodiedcarbon

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎   As fellow members of the technical production industry, we're all about acknowledging the environmental impact our work can have if not handled with care. Here’s a glimpse into a few of the industry's major environmental concerns and the actions we take to tackle these.   ✅Waste. ↳We prioritise sourcing from suppliers also dedicated to sustainability and product longevity. ↳90% of our lighting inventory consists of LED technology. ↳We have transitioned from single-use wooden sets to #reusable and #recyclable aluminium framing systems   ✅Transportation. ↳We founded a specialised logistics company, that efficiently transports our kit where it needs to go by reducing wasted loads and minimising our carbon footprint and emissions.   ✅Location. ↳Our HQ runs entirely on #renewable energy sources like solar panels and LED lighting. ↳Our HQ provides electric car charging. ↳Our HQ is EPC A rating. ↳Our HQ is a net zero carbon development. ↳Our HQ 55% water reduction vs. BREEAM minimum standards   ✅Awareness. ↳We continue to grow our knowledge through trusted organisations like ESSA, Isla, and Albert. ↳We remain committed to upholding our pledges to ESSA Isla, and Albert. ↳We continue to spread awareness about sustainability among our employees, partners, and clients.   Our aim is to inspire collective action towards a more sustainable future. How are you celebrating Earth Day today?   If you want to find out more about our #sustainability commitments, get in touch with one of Team JLL today!

🌻 **Elevate Your Corporate Image with Smartflower: The Future of Sustainable Showcasing** 🌞   In the modern business landscape, showcasing a commitment to sustainability is a key differentiator. Enter **Smartflower**—the revolutionary solar energy system that not only powers your business but also makes a bold statement about your dedication to the environment.   🚀 **What is Smartflower?** Smartflower is an innovative solar energy system designed to emulate the sun-tracking behavior of a sunflower. It's sophisticated design ensures optimal energy generation throughout the day, making it a perfect blend of technology and nature. 🌸   🔋 **Key Benefits & Features:**   1. **Dynamic Sun Tracking**: Smartflower’s solar panels follow the sun from dawn to dusk, maintaining the perfect angle to capture the most sunlight and maximize energy production.   2. **Enhanced Efficiency**: With its dual-axis tracking, Smartflower generates up to 40% more energy compared to traditional fixed solar panels, offering superior performance.   3. **Seamless Installation**: Unlike traditional solar setups, Smartflower is easy to install, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of solar energy quickly and with minimal disruption.   4. **Striking Aesthetic**: Its beautiful, flower-like design not only serves a functional purpose but also enhances the visual appeal of any corporate setting, from campuses to urban business environments.   5. **Sustainable Showcase**: Installing Smartflower at your corporate location makes a powerful statement about your commitment to sustainability and innovation, enhancing your brand’s green credentials.   🌟 **The Power of Multiple Smartflowers:**   1. **Scalable Impact**: Installing multiple Smartflowers amplifies your energy production, making a significant contribution to your sustainability goals.   2. **Visual Symphony**: A cluster of Smartflowers creates a stunning visual impact, transforming your corporate space into a beacon of innovation and environmental responsibility.   3. **Energy Redundancy**: Multiple units ensure a reliable energy supply, enhancing energy security and reducing dependency on non-renewable sources.   4. **Community Engagement**: A visible commitment to renewable energy through multiple Smartflowers can inspire employees, clients, and the community to embrace sustainability.   5. **Innovative Branding**: Multiple Smartflowers demonstrate a forward-thinking approach, showcasing your company as a leader in adopting advanced, sustainable technologies.   By integrating Smartflower into your corporate environment, you’re not just adopting a green energy solution; you’re creating a powerful statement of your dedication to a sustainable future.   Join us in leading the way towards a greener tomorrow. 🌿💡   #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Smartflower #CorporateShowcase #GreenTech #Innovation #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #CorporateSustainability    

Net Zero Lighting Conference: The key takeaways The journey to Net Zero for lighting brands must encompass everything from supply-chain sustainability and logistics, to customer engagement. This was one of the key messages to come from the Net Zero Lighting Conference in London last week.  The event – organised by the Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) and Recolight – brought together 120 delegates and speakers to discuss the challenges around the decarbonisation of the sector. Lighting manufacturers LEDVANCE, Whitecroft Lighting, Stoane Lighting and Knightsbridge, shared some of the strategies they have adopted to reduce carbon emissions. ‘What’s clear to me is that moving towards Net Zero and sustainability is not a tick-box exercise, but more about changing the culture of an organisation,” said conference chair, Ray Molony. ‘And when you change that culture, good things flow. ‘Many companies said they gained enormously from beginning their sustainability journey. Far from being a burden, gathering and analysing data on their processes such as their energy use and their supply-chain, helped organisations identify waste and potential cost savings.’ Bob Bohannon, Head of Policy and Sustainability at The LIA, gave a comprehensive overview of the wide range of certification schemes that manufacturers can use to measure, set targets and give clear evidence on their actions towards net zero.   ‘Manufacturers need to choose the right one that best fits their company’s size and position on their sustainability journey, with particular consideration given to scope,’ said Bohannon. ‘Some schemes are focused on carbon emissions, others cover a wider range of environmental, sustainability and governance parameters, whilst others are full life cycle assessments of a product’s impacts.   ‘Don’t wait, choose a scheme based on clarity and science and start your net zero journey as soon as possible.’ Nigel Harvey, Recolight CEO, told the gathering: ‘It has been inspiring to hear of the work some lighting manufacturers are now undertaking as they start to decarbonise their operations. Nobody should underestimate this challenge.  ‘But the commitment to make change was tangible, and the number of delegates confirming that they would implement changes as a result of the conference was very encouraging.’ Ayça Donaghy, LIA CEO, said: ‘It’s evident that the journey towards sustainable lighting products and operations is urgent and ongoing.  ‘Our discussions underscored that this isn't merely about reducing emissions - it's about reimagining how we operate across every aspect of our business. From enhancing product designs with sustainability at the core to engaging with our supply chains and customers, every step we take is critical to achieving our goals.  ‘As we continue to set transparent, science-based targets and improve our practices, the commitment from every stakeholder across the industry will be essential for turning these ambitions into reality.’

In an ever-evolving world, where societal and environmental challenges continue to amount, the role of responsible investing has never been more vital. Within the realm of private equity, capital has the potential to catalyze transformative change. Today, we present some of our portfolio companies that live sustainability each day: Wiethe Content GmbH is Europe’s largest e-commerce photo studio and innovation leader in Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) and digitization. To date, Wiethe has won over 130 awards for design, marketing, usability, top service and employer of the future. Project GreenW is their most recent project, for which they have rent a meadow to turn it into a meadow orchard. This project aims to contribute to better climate protection and biodiversity. Furthermore, Wiethe supports the future of mobility by providing 4 e-charging stations at their offices. In collaboration with BusinessBike, employees have the opportunity to lease a bike of their choice, and at the end of the leasing period, they can buy it at a low cost. https://wiethe.com/ Dr. Hoffmann Group is a nationwide facility cleaning service provider. The company attaches great importance to transparent organizational and process control and has a quality management certification and an environmental management certification. As early as 2003, Dr. Hoffmann Group was one of the first facility cleaning companies to be awarded the environmental certificate by the Bavarian State Ministry. In 2021, the company became carbon neutral. In 2023, Dr. Hoffmann was awarded as “Employer of the Future” by the DIND - Deutsches Innovationsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung. https://www.drhoffmann.eu/ Xortec GmbH is a leading value-added distributor for integrated video surveillance and data communication solutions. As an established and professional B2B service provider, Xortec is one of the fastest growing providers in Germany and has stood for dynamism and quality for years. Xortec obtains 100% green electricity from renewable energies and generates it in TÜV Süd certified plants. As a result, the company reduces CO2 emissions and acts sustainably for the climate and the environment. https://video.xortec.de/ LDBS Lichtdienst GmbH is a leading lighting specialist in German-speaking countries and offers B2B customers a unique complete service for all aspects of lighting. For years, LDBS’s innovative LED lighting concepts have contributed to energy savings of around 1 billion kWh for their customers and thus to a reduction of around 350 million kilograms of CO2. In addition, LDBS sends its parcels with Klima Protect in a climate-neutral manner by offsetting via certified climate protection projects. https://ldbs.de/ https://lnkd.in/e7uVFAW4 Christoph D. Kauter Markus Wiethe Steffen Kleinhenz-Sonnenschein Michael Schaller Dr. Dietmar Geppert #mittelstand #privateequity #portfolio #investment #growthfinancing #valuecreation #ESG

Highly sustainable buildings aren’t new, but their prevalence is growing thanks to breakthrough smart technologies, equipment, and monitoring. In this Newsweek article, Kathleen (Katie) McGinty, our Chief Sustainability Officer, shares how technologies like our #OpenBlue suite of solutions can create net-energy positive buildings. These digitalized #buildings generate more energy than they consume and transform from energy liabilities into energy assets, making cities and communities greener and more #sustainable: https://ow.ly/MheN50PCvRz

🔋💡 Transforming Commercial Properties with Sustainable Lighting! Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to reduce your carbon footprint? Discover how innovative sustainable lighting solutions are revolutionising estates and large commercial properties! 🌿✨ Our latest article delves into cutting-edge lighting technologies that support decarbonisation efforts, offering real-world examples and actionable insights. Whether you’re a facilities manager, sustainability officer, or simply interested in green technology, this piece is a must-read! 🔗 Read the full article here: Join the conversation: 💬 Share your thoughts on sustainable practices. 📈 Discuss challenges and opportunities in decarbonisation. 🔍 Explore how these solutions can be applied to your projects. Let's light the way to a greener future, together! 🌍 Feel free to tag colleagues and industry peers who might benefit from these insights! Let's spark a discussion on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable world. 💬🔗 #Prolectric #Sustainability #GreenTech #Decarbonisation #CommercialProperties #Innovation #RenewableEnergy

The real estate sector is under increasing pressure to improve the sustainability performance of both new builds and existing properties. The digital transformation is key to succeed, but there is a jungle of solutions which unfortunately are not interoperable.   Together with Swegon Group, a leading company in indoor climate, we at Fagerhult Group see significant opportunities for driving a paradigm shift towards a more holistic approach within the sector. Today, heating, cooling, ventilation and lighting account for 60 per cent of the energy consumed in buildings. Numerous benefits can be achieved simply by integrating a connected lighting and ventilation system. A holistic approach among system suppliers could improve sustainability performance significantly.   Together with Swegon Group we have identified three actions to achieve further energy savings and improved sustainability performance. Read more in our joint debate article by Johan Lembre and John Wibrand. https://lnkd.in/e86WPTt2