Although the two concepts of lean and sustainable construction have been developed due to different incentives, and they do not pursue the same exact goals, there exists considerable commonality between them.
Save the Date – 21 July 2020, 11am – for the inaugural Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) Webinar! Free to view, and carrying CPD points, the webinar is the first in the FPS Sustainability Series, with the topic “Calculating your project’s carbon footprint”. With the UK committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, it is important we begin examining how this can be achieved on a geotechnical construction site. This first webinar tackles this complex subject and will explain why carbon reduction is important as well as how companies can take the first step on the journey to reducing emissions by simply measuring its carbon footprint.
Recovery and resilience were the central themes as the members of the World Tourism Organization’s Regional Commission for Africa [CAF] met for the 63rd time today.Reflecting on the extraordinary circumstances, the meeting was held virtually, bringin…
More global manufacturers adopt IoT to access data and transform traditional manufacturing operations and supply chains into dynamic, sustainable, more resilient interconnected systems.
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND SEAFOOD Our oceans are teeming with life, and in the past, have seemed boundless. However, in this age of increased environmental awareness, producers, retailers, leading brands and other organizations now recognize that our oceans and the seafood they support are under threat from a variety of sources.
Our aim, is to build a lasting legacy that supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Visit our website to find out more.
Dani Fitzgerald (24 and a reporter) and Mike Brown (24 and works at Big Brothers Big Sisters) live with intention, so the pair planned their wedding i…
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Due to the continuous increase of the tourism industry, tourism destinations need to be managed under a sustainable framework, with the main aim of minimizing the adverse effects caused by tourism flows.
Please Join Us for this 60-minute Complimentary Panel Discussion The COVID-19 pandemic could be one of the most serious challenges faced by the financial services industry in nearly a century. The impact on the industry is already being felt in terms of changing consumer behavior, fall in demand, lower margins and business disruption. As per a recently conducted survey by Capgemini Research Institute, there is an expedited shift towards digital payments, increased digital channel adoption, heightened consumer interest in savings and safer investments in India.
Read more about Sustaining Lake Superior. How can we sustain Lake Superior in the face of climate change, toxics, and mining?
To help maintain the telemedicine growth achieved during the COVID-19 pandemic, UPMC’s chief medical information officer Robert Bart, MD, is focused on opportunities in urgent care, post-operative and prenatal care.
Facebook News, the feature first introduced in October 2019, is rolling out to all users in the United States.With Facebook News, users in the US get access to…
It’s no secret that Americans tend to eat a high-salt diet, something health officials have been encouraging the public to change in light of the associated…
Thoughts on ESG challenges and opportunities for Investors.
How does climate change and sustainability feature in primary and intermediate school classrooms and whole-school practices? We asked teachers and principals a few questions about climate change and sustainability as part of the 2019 NZCER national survey of English-medium primary and intermediate schools. Findings include: Many principals and teachers think climate change will have moderate to major impacts in their students’ lifetimes. Half of the principals said their school supports students who choose to take part in climate action such as school strikes.
Public perception of corporate responsibility is changing. What you need to know.
Getting recognition and support for local food partnerships…
As governments step up to address the most pressing issues, they must set a clear direction that enables private sector circular innovation.
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy Volume 16, June 2020, 100272 Editorial overview: Education in green and sustainable chemistry and green and sustainable pharmacy: An integrated approach.