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A $33.9 trillion investment opportunity. By Rob Norton

Iain — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:52:37 +0000

We often hear how Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is important for hitting net zero carbon goals, yet there’s more to the picture as it is also a critical business investment marker. Construction companies that can show they are ESG compliant often also demonstrate innovation and best-in-class quality. It’s a sign of resilient business for insurance providers…

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Constructing a Net Zero reality. By Jeff Blaylock

Iain — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:42:59 +0000

The buildings and construction sector will not meet targets to be Net Zero by 2050, and according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), “the gap between the actual climate performance of the sector and the decarbonisation pathway is widening”. UNEP says the sector is critical to addressing the climate crisis, yet it is “not making the deep systemic changes needed to get on the path to this…

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Global construction industry cautiously optimistic as ESG and government projects drive positivity

Iain — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:58:29 +0000

This positivity is attributed to numerous factors, including a significant post-Covid-19 pipeline, government infrastructure funding in the US, India, and other countries, and ESG demands driving renewable energy and circular economy projects. The after-effects of the pandemic are still evident and the industry continues to face a range of challenges. Supply chain disruption…

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