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The Power Of Buildings – Katie McGinty, Johnson Controls Chief Sustainability Officer Buildings are 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, so they are paramount to addressing the climate challenge. But how? It’s complicated. Buildings are complex ecosystems with tons of regulations to meet because of how central they are to our well-being and safety. Listen to Kathleen (Katie) McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer of Johnson Controls in this fascinating conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g4Jctk3H

As average temperatures continue to rise around the world, how will paints and coatings help shape the future of our cities? We already supply products that reflect heat, but what if they could also generate a cooling effect? Join us as we take a detailed look at one of the biggest challenges facing the built environment and highlight some of the products and technologies we’re developing to help make our cities and communities more sustainable. AkzoNobel #COP28 #COP28UAE #ClimateAction #PeoplePlanetPaint #SustainableSolutions #environment #sustainability

When it comes to designing a more sustainable future, Every Step Matters. That’s why we prioritize third-party measurements and ratings to help us set and achieve the next goal. Several leading organizations have given Tarkett high marks for its achievements to date. Here are a few highlights: • EcoVadis: Gold rating with a score of 74/100, placing Tarkett in top 2% of rated companies • Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP): A- score for climate change impact, positioning us at the leadership level of CDP’s grading system • Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi): Approved our commitment to reduce Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 and deemed our target ambition in line with a 1.5°C trajectory Learn more about Tarkett’s holistic approach to more responsible flooring at https://ow.ly/78W730sFlcx #EveryStepMatters #sustainabledesign #commercialflooring

Why is climate action still negotiable? Join ECO's Brittany Bagent—along with panelists Nicole DeNamur and Cassidy Bolger and moderator Hannah Bronfman—as they ask and answer questions like: ♻ What motivates you to adopt sustainable practices? ♻ What responsibilities do industry leaders have in local progress? ♻ How do you envision Portland's future? ♻ What's still negotiable, and what isn't? In Portland, sustainability is often celebrated, but do we truly live up to the hype? Despite Portland's celebrated environmental consciousness, our buildings and design practices frequently miss the mark in meaningful climate action. While sustainable legislations exist nationwide, Portland is only just delving into what that means for us. This ambiguity allows for both innovation and complacency, highlighting the necessity for stronger regulations. As a result, it begs the question: Why is climate action still negotiable? Join the conversation: Thursday, May 23rd, 4:30–6pm Gensler Portland: 811 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97204 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gxJnCddA

#BOMABEST Sustainable is a proven building management tool that will help you reduce water use and waste, improve accessibility and equity, decarbonize, and navigate climate risk for your buildings. Learn how we can help your building obtain this important certification. https://ow.ly/MRpE50Q4ai3

Today is #WorldClimateDay. Together with my colleague Arnaud Marquis, Tarkett’s Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer, we answered some of the key questions ❓❓❓ about Tarkett’s sustainability commitment ♻. 👉What is the role of a major industry player like Tarkett in the fight against climate change?   👉How do our #finance and sustainability teams work together to achieve our ambition? 👉What are our #challenges along the way? Watch the video below 👇 🎬 and understand how we build the way to better floors.   #climatechange #sustainability #thewaytobetterfloors

Every drop matters; in the building world, it's not just about emissions anymore. Water conservation and reuse are weaving their way into the tapestry of sustainability. LEED and ESG metrics are embracing water metrics, spotlighting the importance of water-wise operations. With cities like Detroit setting the pace with mandatory benchmarking policies, the path to sustainability is becoming clearer. Is your business on track?💧🌿https://bit.ly/3VHqlpz

Water is a topic that is receiving increasing attention in the fight against the negative consequences of climate change, and the development of water management in the built environment, i.e. in cities and industrial districts. When designing a building or a factory building, water saving aspects must be taken into account, as the design determines the main framework for the water management capabilities of the site. We spoke to our sustainability expert Ákos Takács. Read the full article: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhprzbBA

It’s no secret that the private sector needs to get on board with sustainability in order for the world to avoid falling into complete climate disaster, which is why it’s come as a relief to see climate issues ranking higher and higher on the priorities list of the world’s most powerful capitalists. These are the individuals whose choices have a significantly greater impact on the global climate crisis, and at the World Economic Forum this past January they formally recognized failure to mitigate climate change as the number one long term global crisis. As industry professionals in our own spheres of influence move towards sustainable building practices, we here at the Green Building Center do our part to help educate our more conventional peers through offering a variety of public and private educational workshops on sustainable building and design. No matter your level of environmental knowledge, we have a workshop suited to help familiarize you with the best in sustainable practices so your next project can put its best foot forward when it comes to being green and healthy. Check out our full course catalog at the greenbuildingcenter.com!

As average temperatures continue to rise around the world, how will paints and coatings help shape the future of our cities? We already supply products that reflect heat, but what if they could also generate a cooling effect? Join us as we take a detailed look at one of the biggest challenges facing the built environment and highlight some of the products and technologies we’re developing to help make our cities and communities more sustainable. AkzoNobel #COP28 #COP28UAE #ClimateAction #PeoplePlanetPaint #SustainableSolutions