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It was an honour to interview Baroness Joanna Penn in advance of #climateweeknyc on the progress the UK Government and finance sector is making. #climateweek2023 #climatefinance #greenfinance #climatechange #taxonomy

Did you know that 90% of the ways in which we act unsustainably are unintentional? What if we identified those ways and made some changes? 🌍 WPI Business School faculty member Dr. (Jed) Lindholm and Dr. Isabel Rimanoczy recently presented at Climate Week NYC and led a discussion on how anyone can develop a Sustainability Mindset. Anyone can be conscious of the choices they are making and intentionally take steps to be more sustainable. 🌱 Using resources Drs. Lindholm & Rimanoczy provided, conference attendees did some self assessment and processed in small groups. Attendees discussed how they can narrow the focus of creating a more sustainable world down to their own personal habits considering the areas of their own lives they can control or influence. 🤔 💬 If you're interested in taking the next steps in your sustainability journey, take a look at their presentation below and check out the resources they provided! 📑🌿 #wpi #businessschool #wpimeansbusiness #sustainability #sustainabilitymindset #behaviors #change #personalgrowth #ClimateWeekNYC

🌍🌱 Collaborating with Corporations for Climate Action and Sustainability 🌱🌍 In the face of the climate crisis, unity is our greatest strength. Our journey towards sustainability requires every sector of society to unite for a common cause. Among these, the corporate sector's influence is undeniable - both in its significant contributions to greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption, and its potential to drive a greener future. As we navigate these critical times, it's crucial to recognize the pivotal role that corporations play in shaping our environmental trajectory. By harnessing their power, we can propel transformative change towards a more conscientious world. Why Engaging Corporations Matters: 🌿 Sustainable Practices: Collaboration with corporations paves the way for adopting sustainable practices that minimize our ecological footprint. 🌎 Impactful Change: Their active involvement amplifies our collective efforts, creating an impact that reverberates across industries. 🌱 Driving Innovation: Corporate engagement drives innovation in green technologies, catalyzing advancements that lead us towards a cleaner, greener future. Join us in championing corporate engagement for climate action. Together, we can create a more sustainable world that future generations will thrive in. 🌏🌿 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #CorporateEngagement #GreenFuture Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi Catherine Li-Yunxia Jessica Li

After two really interesting days at Innovation Zero there are a few big take aways that stand out for me. 💷 Firstly there is still a huge canyon between business' approach to decarbonisation and policy - the protests on the main stage were a signal of that but there is still way too much investment in short term, fast return climate damaging organisations. This was incredibly well articulated by the hugely impressive Clover Hogan. 💻 Secondly, data is king - we know this but the ability to make carbon measurement easy and accurate to enable data flow in common formats up and down value chains is essential to allow businesses to invest in and make better carbon reduction decisions. 🏗 Thirdly, we need to speed up. The build environment needs to calculate and measure carbon faster, more easily and in a format that can be easily used up and down the value chain. Yes it's complicated and yes there are inaccuracies but we need better ways to extract the carbon measurement data and use it effectively to make clear, measured carbon reduction decisions. I had a great time catching up with Malin Cunningham from Hattrick | B Corp™ certified and talking about our sustainability journey and how the The Carbon Literacy Project was one of our main catalysts for driving change. It was really interesting talking to Samuel Hunt and Amy Young at Mobilityways and the fantastic work they're doing with measuring, reducing and reporting commuting related scope 3 emissions. Also, thank you to Charlie Ellis who was with the Innovate UK stand who provided some great insight into funding routes and business strategy information for ViridiPath. 🌍 Most importantly of all as Smith Mordak from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) very eloquently summed up at the end of her talk on the built environment stage - we must all do something to combat climate change. Whatever it is, don't wait for strategies or targets or initiatives - every individual must use their existing platform and make change happen now. #sustainability #decarbonisation #netzero #climatechange #climateemergency #scope3 #scope3emissions #data #carbonreduction #carbontracking #carbonreporting

Anthesis was delighted to sponsor the 2024 Climate Innovation Forum, which took place last week at the historic Guildhall in London, UK. Taking place as part of London Climate Action Week, the event brought together over 1,500 leaders from business, policy, investment, and civil society to accelerate climate action. Conversations and content throughout the event emphasised turning promises into actions, and showcased the brave leadership, innovative solutions, and radical collaborations necessary to bridge gaps in implementation, investment, and scaling up of innovation. The Anthesis team, including Sarah Jones, Zara Plummer, Jonathan Oon, Michael Kelsall, and Bianca Nijhof, joined the discussion, with our Executive Director and Climate Practice Lead EMEA, Jono Adams participating in an insightful panel discussion on 'Bridging the Implementation Gap: Accelerating the Energy Transition.' Key takeaways from this panel included emphasis on the importance of: 💡 Ensuring a demand-led transition where businesses, cities, and civil society thrive in a clean energy system, 💡 Fostering a safe and just transition which puts people at the centre of the process, 💡 Developing effective policy frameworks to incentivise the transition, and 💡 Harnessing clean tech innovation from smart grids to battery energy storage systems to accelerate the transition. Learn more about driving sustainable performance and accelerating progress to Net Zero here: https://lnkd.in/gNSxgXW9 #ClimateInnovationForum #LondonClimateActionWeek #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction Climate Action #CIF24 #NetZero #Decarbonisation #JustTransition #Energy

After two really interesting days at Innovation Zero there are a few big take aways that stand out for me. 💷 Firstly there is still a huge canyon between business' approach to decarbonisation and policy - the protests on the main stage were a signal of that but there is still way too much investment in short term, fast return climate damaging organisations. This was incredibly well articulated by the hugely impressive Clover Hogan. 💻 Secondly, data is king - we know this but the ability to make carbon measurement easy and accurate to enable data flow in common formats up and down value chains is essential to allow businesses to invest in and make better carbon reduction decisions. 🏗 Thirdly, we need to speed up. The build environment needs to calculate and measure carbon faster, more easily and in format that can be easily used up and down the value chain. Yes it's complicated and yes there are inaccuracies but we need better ways to extract the carbon measurement data and use it effectively to make clear, measured carbon reduction decisions. I had a great time catching up with Malin Cunningham from Hattrick | B Corp™ certified and talking about our sustainability journey and how the The Carbon Literacy Project was one of our main catalysts for driving change. It was really interesting talking to Samuel Hunt and Amy Young at Mobilityways and the fantastic work they're doing with measuring, reducing and reporting commuting related scope 3 emissions. Also, thank you to Charlie Ellis who was with the Innovate UK stand who provided some great insight into funding routes and business strategy information for ViridiPath. 🌍 Most importantly of all as Smith Mordak from the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) very eloquently summed up at the end of her talk on the built environment stage - we must all do something to combat climate change. Whatever it is, don't wait for strategies or targets or initiatives - every individual must use their existing platform and make change happen now. #sustainability #decarbonisation #netzero #climatechange #climateemergency #scope3 #scope3emissions #data #carbonreduction #carbontracking #carbonreporting

🌱 Dive into the future of sustainability in real estate with our CEO Lakshita Wijerathne. Join the conversation and explore the dynamic intersection of sustainability, technology, and real estate, and discover how innovative technologies are reshaping buildings, cutting operational costs, and aligning the industry with global climate goals. https://lnkd.in/gjfRCRqJ #Sustainability #Technology #RealEstate #ClimateAction 🏢🌍

🌿 Team BWD at #GreenBiz24 in Phoenix, Arizona! 🌿 Last week, members of our BWD team had the incredible opportunity to attend the GreenBiz conference in Phoenix, Arizona, a gathering that unites leaders and thinkers in sustainability to share insights, strategies, and innovations driving us toward a more sustainable future. Here are some of the key takeaways from the conference: • Collaboration for Change: A recurring theme was the power of collaboration between businesses, governments, and NGOs to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future. • Climate Resilience: Experts shared strategies for businesses to not only reduce their #carbonfootprint but also adapt to the changing #climate, ensuring resilience and continuity. • Circular Economy: Discussions on how companies can transition towards a #circulareconomy model were enlightening, emphasizing waste reduction and the reuse of resources. • Corporate Responsibility: The conference highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility in environmental stewardship and how businesses can lead by example in sustainability. • Innovations in Sustainability: We explored groundbreaking technologies and approaches that are setting new standards for #sustainability in industries across the board. Attending GreenBiz 2024 has been an inspiring and educational experience for our team. We are excited to bring back what we've learned and integrate these insights into our operations, contributing to a greener, more sustainable world. Stay tuned for updates on our sustainability initiatives and how we're putting these valuable lessons into action!

The fourth session on the #RoadToZero stage is Urban Evolution: Building Resilient Net Zero Cities. Delve into the vital interaction between cities and stakeholders for achieving net zero and building resilience. This panel session explores the systemic resilience of urban infrastructure, emphasizing the need for adaptation to emerging climate trends on the path to net zero, while harnessing nature, biodiversity, and social impact. We will discuss the intricacies of financing these adaptations and the role of investors and asset owners in safeguarding assets through targeted micro-stewardship. Additionally, we'll examine the adaptation of existing urban fabric for enhanced resilience, addressing potential risks and collaborative strategies. 🔍 13 March, 14:10 - 15:10, on a Road to Zero stage (Palais -1) https://lnkd.in/eFmjGrNM The opening keynote by Chris Hayward Followed by a panelists discussion with Marrit Laning, Mark Zwerner and Duncan Price. Moderated by Simon Chinn #mipim2024 #netzero2050 #netzerotransition #resilience #urbaninfrastructure #impact #policy #financing See you there! The Road to Zero Stage was developed in Partnership with Four Global partners: Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, World Green Building Council and Urban Land Institute The three key themes throughout the stage are the following: 📌 Cross-sector full value chain collaboration  📌 Implementation & uptake 📌 Action & Impact

In this episode, Laird Christensen, PhD talks about his work addressing #climatechange through local sustainability efforts and intentional #communitybuilding. He explains how to channel our collective need to create change through the genuine desire to amplify our personal impact dedicated to #sustainability and #regeneration. Learn more about sustainable communities and #climateanxiety by following the link: https://lnkd.in/gSNE6ms3