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A monthly exploration into the world of sustainability in the built environment with commentary and input from UCEM’s Vice Chancellor and academics.
Implementing ESG can help built environment businesses demonstrate progress on their sustainability ambitions and goals. Today, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) dominates the conversation when it comes to business strategy.…
As an industry with such a pivotal role to play in the mission for a sustainable future, how can the built environment combat the rise of greenwashing? Greenwashing is rife…
What are the different ways businesses attempt to remarket and camouflage their environmentally damaging products and operations? As governments worldwide place more emphasis on sustainability, cases of greenwashing – deceptively…
Greenwashing is a common marketing and business practice that can have serious ramifications for business and the environment if left unchecked. With climate change concerns growing and new legislation being…
by Dr James Ritson, Programme Leader, MSc Building Surveying, University College of Estate Management In the UK, the residential housing stock accounts for 19.9% of all CO2 emissions. As pressure…
Career journey BSc (Hons) Estate Management - 2014 Since 2016, Thomas’ career has seen him work as Head of Sustainability at SHW Property, and more recently as Sector Lead…
Blistering heat, disastrous floods, melting glaciers and rising sea levels, on top of more frequent and intense droughts, are just some of the catastrophic effects of climate change. We all…
At UCEM, we are on a mission to be the world’s most sustainable university. Our innovation and partnerships team is responsible for coordinating UCEM’s approach to sustainability and, therefore, plays…
Today is Energy Day at COP26, with discussions focused on transitioning from the use of coal to clean energy. We approached our tutor, Hazel Lobo – an environmental law expert,…
Each week, UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper points us in the direction of interesting stories from the Built Environment. This week, inspired by taking part in last week’s centenary…
