Tag: Sustainable

Sustainable building

Building a sustainable future

19 April 2024 admin 0

By Nick Dimmock, CEO and Founder at 350 PPM As the developed world moves towards net zero targets, innovation in low-carbon and alternative building materials continues to accelerate. There are many exciting new products poised for exponential growth as demand continues to strengthen. From decarbonising concrete, to using waste streams to create new materials and harnessing bio-based materials for construction, a lot is happening when it comes to sustainable, low-carbon building materials. As a result, there are big opportunities for investors looking to profit from the inherent benefits of investing in green infrastructure for long-term prosperity. In order to meet the global climate change [...]

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Emerging markets need $1 trln a year to get to net zero – BlackRock

24 October 2021 admin 0

Rueters report that emerging market economies need $1 trillion a year of public and private finance in order to transition to a low-carbon economy/net zero in the fight against climate change, a report from asset manager BlackRock (BLK.N) said. Quoting that article, this figure is a sharp increase on a United Nations target to mobilise $100 billion a year, BlackRock said in a report, adding emerging markets were "essential" to ensure the world succeeds in limiting global warming. The issue is expected to form a central plank of discussions at the next round of global climate talks, due to start in Glasgow on Oct. [...]

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