November 2023 – Green Building and Energy

YouTube Headquarters - William McDonough + Partners, architects

William McDonough on CNBC: Rethinking Carbon in a Circular Economy

October 27, 2023

Eco-architect William McDonough, co-creator of Cradle to Cradle Design and the Certified Products Program is one of the world’s pioneering figures in green architecture and sustainable development. He and his firm have designed industry-leading buildings for Nike Europe, YouTube, factories for Ford Motor Company, Herman Miller, and NASA’s Sustainability Base. In this interview, he shares his vision for a regenerative biosphere and circular technosphere.

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2023 GreenBiz 30 under 30 Sustainability Leaders

2023 GreenBiz 30 Under 30 List of Sustainability Leaders

October 27, 2023

Decarbonizing disaster relief, supply chains and industrial chemicals. Developing whole-food snacks, circular apparel and climate-savvy financial products. Expanding pathways into climate careers for Black and Indigenous people. The honorees in our eighth year represent an array of ideas and geographies across the globe – from the UAE to the US.

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The Future of the Responsible Company: Patagonia’s First 50 Years

October 27, 2023

This new book provides an insider’s view of the essential elements of Patagonia’s business and offers lessons for the future learned from running an examined company. Author Vincent Stanley is responsible for many of the campaigns and initiatives that have made Patagonia one of the most well-known, respected and trusted brands in America.

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Green Concrete is Foundational to Building Climate Solutions at Scale

Green Concrete is Foundational to Building Climate Solutions at Scale

October 27, 2023

What if one of the world’s most carbon-intensive industries – cement production – could be a transformative climate solution? One that is not only carbon-neutral but capable of capturing and sequestering gigatons of CO2 from the air? This technological challenge has brought together concrete makers, climate tech entrepreneurs, and Bill Gates.

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Climate Change is a Public Health Crisis: Building a Healthier Future

October 27, 2023

Today\’s headlines echo stark realities, marked by surging heatwaves, rising sea levels, and more frequent natural disasters. The impacts extend beyond environmental degradation to a public health crisis with on-going risks. We see investments and interventions to counter these effects, emphasizing our shared duty as socially conscious professionals to mitigate climate change for the environment and humanity.

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The Intersection of Buildings, Energy, and Emissions Reduction

The Intersection of Buildings, Energy, and Emissions Reduction

October 27, 2023

Since buildings are responsible for around 40% of CO2 emissions as the by-product of their energy use and energy sources, they are a critical component of the efforts to reduce climate change.  And, roughly 80% of the buildings you see today will still be standing in 2050. Building owners need to take action on energy efficiency and renewable energy procurement to reduce their overall emissions.

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The Key to a Net-Zero Future is Lower Carbon Buildings Today by Beau Engman and Lucas Pappas

The Key to a Net-Zero Future is Lower Carbon Buildings Today

October 27, 2023

While creating renewable energy is vital, we must also reduce our carbon and energy demands in order to meet our climate goals. Decarbonizing the buildings where we live, work and play is a critical piece. We hope that this call to action and aligned programs will motivate building owners, investors, and policy makers to help transform the way we build and our transition to a clean energy future.

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Connecting Impact Bonds and the Green Building Movement--Praxis Mutual Funds

Connecting Impact Bonds and the Green Building Movement

October 27, 2023

When thinking about ways to help the planet and its people, investments in fixed income rarely come to mind – but they should. No longer are bonds just the sleepy, safe, under-attended corner of one’s portfolio. Today impact-targeted fixed income or “impact bonds” offer a rapidly expanding opportunity to directly support the type of change you are seeking in the world.

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YouTube Headquarters - William McDonough + Partners, architects
YouTube Headquarters - William McDonough + Partners, architects

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