August's Sustainability Digest: Net Zero Transition Insights

The launch event is happening tomorrow North Northamptonshire Council is launching Powering Change, a FREE programme to help local businesses and community organisations reduce energy use and environmental impact. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by Urban Foresight in partnership with SmartCarbon, this initiative offers: ✅ Decarbonisation grants ✅ Expert-led webinars ✅ One-on-one support ✅ Tailored Carbon Reduction Plans Join the launch event to learn how to measure your carbon footprint, report emissions, and take your first steps toward net zero. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e8qPjJKF #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonReduction #NorthNorthamptonshire #UKSPF #ClimateAction

The new Fran Ryan Center in Columbus was built with efficiency in mind. We sat down with Erin Beck and Cassie Johnson from Sustainable Columbus to learn how these smart investments will lower energy bills and help the city meet their sustainability goals. #LocalsLeadTheWay City of Columbus

Perfection is a moving target. In healthier materials work, waiting for “perfect” stalls progress. Science and data shift; market realities change. What matters is forward momentum—one choice, one substitution, one project at a time. In his latest blog, Sustainability Without Judgment, our founder Charley Stevenson explores why embracing progress over perfection creates the momentum for positive impact. 📰 Read or 🎧 Listen to the full blog. 🔗 Link below in Charley’’s original post. #HealthierMaterials #Sustainability #DataInsights  #MateriallyBetter #DataScience

Thought-provoking 🤔 article by our own Frederic Godemel, EVP of Energy Management in Forbes about the evolving landscape of sustainability. He highlights the exciting opportunities of a circular economy for businesses and the planet 🌍 Definitely worth a read: 👉 http://spr.ly/6045AKpET #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #Electricity40

National Preparedness Month encourages communities to take steps today that safeguard tomorrow. For water utilities, that means embedding sustainability into every decision. Carollo’s Sustainability Assessments help utilities weigh environmental, social, and economic outcomes alongside technical needs. Using frameworks like Envision™, we guide teams to design projects that not only withstand future risks but also deliver long-lasting value to communities. By prioritizing sustainability, utilities prepare systems that are efficient, equitable, and resilient for generations to come. See how we support sustainable planning: https://lnkd.in/gDHSfc_E #NationalPreparednessMonth

🌊 Successful decarbonization in the #water sector starts with a clear, engineering-led strategy. Our experts, John Scheri and Philip Pedros, explore how utilities can build robust roadmaps using #PAS2080 to meet carbon reduction commitments. As Mimi Zimmer highlights below, this approach doesn’t just reduce carbon – it aligns with broader frameworks like the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure's Envision, driving holistic #sustainability outcomes. 👉 Read more about how we support #utilities in North America and across the globe to implement these frameworks in their #decarbonization journey: https://mottm.ac/4b7Mcgh

🌊 Successful decarbonization in the #water sector starts with a clear, engineering-led strategy. Our experts, John Scheri and Philip Pedros, explore how utilities can build robust roadmaps using #PAS2080 to meet carbon reduction commitments by including the use of valuable data and digital technology to support those roadmaps. As my colleague Mimi Zimmerman highlights below, this approach doesn’t just reduce carbon – it aligns with broader frameworks like the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure's Envision, driving holistic #sustainability outcomes. 👉 Read more about how we support #utilities in North America and across the globe to implement these frameworks in their #decarbonization #digital #Ai journey: https://mottm.ac/4b7Mcgh

World Green Building Day 4 Boosting business value by designing for whole life carbon With embodied carbon making up to 50% of a building’s total emissions, cutting it isn’t just climate smart — it’s a business win. Durable, low-carbon materials can reduce long-term costs, support local jobs, as well as investment potential. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_j5FCk4 #BeBoldOnBuildings #WGBW25 #LDCA

Your decarbonization roadmap is missing a key strategy—one that actually pays YOU. 💸 We're talking about turning energy flexibility into a new revenue stream while slashing emissions. It's not a future concept; it's a practical, low-hanging fruit called Demand Response. How to boost both your profit and sustainability goals, starting now. 👇Read:https://lnkd.in/g4QRRrR7 What's the first thing you'd adjust in your building to participate in a demand response program? Share your idea in the comments! #DemandResponse #Decarbonization #ESG #Sustainability #EnergyManagement #SmartBuildings #Profitability

Net zero can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In Part 1 of our new series with Tunley Environmental, we explore what carbon accounting really means for businesses, with insights from experts who’ve supported major projects like the Port of Detroit Decarbonisation Plan and HS2's Net Zero Carbon Plan. This series is about turning ambition into action, showing how organisations can measure, track and reduce emissions on the journey to net zero. 👉 Watch Part 1 now: https://ow.ly/XygB50WIIQP #NetZero #CarbonAccounting #Sustainability #BusinessLeadership