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Circular Economy in Property

The City Property Association hosted a discussion about the circular economy at the offices of Nuveen in the City of London on 6th June – focussing on the real estate and construction business. The circular economy is defined in the London Plan Policy as retaining material value for the longest time, integrating new ways of designing, building, operating and deconstructing…

Restoring Our Peatlands: A Step Towards Climate Repair

As businesses, we navigate complex landscapes, balancing profitability with corporate responsibility. Climate repair and environmental stewardship rightly loom large on most businesses’ agendas. But beyond taking action to reduce our daily carbon footprint, what more can businesses do, as we strive to achieve net zero targets?    [caption id="attachment_5381" align="alignright" width="378"] Sphagnum Moss[/caption]  The answer, or at least a part of…

Building Design and Construction Article

The City of London Corporation features in this article in Building Design & Construction about the climate action strategy set for the Square Mile. The article reveals the work being carried out in collaboration with other relevant parties and with a huge emphasis on decarbonising buildings to meet the first target of net zero for scope 1 and 2 emissions…