Climate change has become the biggest cause of concern across the world. Considering the severity of the current situation, major economies of the world have come together to combat global warming and control their carbon footprint. In 2015, 196 parties including European Union (EU) signed the treaty on climate change. While Denmark, Sweden, and Chile […]
It is widely recognized that the built industry is responsible for 40% of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. In response to this, there has been a significant drive to create sustainable properties, achieved through meticulous planning and reducing energy consumption. Energy modelling has emerged as a vital tool in designing and operating buildings with a […]
The 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) is currently being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Touted to be amongst the largest gatherings of climate stakeholders ever at a COP, world leaders have gathered to discuss key areas such as climate disasters, climate funding, and green energy. Worryingly, several events this year have heightened climate change concerns, […]
The transport sector in India is currently the third-largest emitter of CO2. Thus, in order to curb the rising carbon emissions, the Indian government is constantly encouraging faster adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV). The Electric Vehicles (EV) market is still at a nascent stage, but it is very much on the agenda as a means […]
The shipping sector is known as the lifeline of global trade, with approximately 80% of goods being traded by sea, but the lesser known fact is that it accounts for 3% of total carbon emissions. According to a report by McKinsey if this number goes unchecked, it could possibly rise by as much as half […]
As more and more countries seek to legalise carbon commitments on the heels of COP26 at Glasgow, we take a look at what this means for the corporates operating around the world. Stating the obvious, effects of climate change is no longer a future event, but a crisis we are all in the midst of. […]
Net zero commitments have increased rapidly over the years as countries, cities and businesses have pledged to create a more sustainable future. As real estate and the built environment is responsible for more than 40% of global carbon emissions, the sector has a significant role to play in achieving the net zero targets. Decarbonizing has become […]
Often sustainability in real estate has been synonymous with reducing carbon emissions; built environment being one of the largest contributors of GHGs. Till recently, it was all about enhancing energy efficiency of the building, but energy efficiency by itself does not translate to reduced environmental impact. This is just the operational carbon that we are […]
