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Carbon footprints - a basis for credible climate targets
We provide support with the definition of science-based climate targets and an emission pathway, as well as with the submission of climate targets at the Science Based Target Initiative
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Changes to our climate are already observable due to global warming
We advise the public and private sectors on concepts and strategies for adapting to climate change in a timely manner.
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What does the EU taxonomy mean at the building level?
We support the review of building portfolios and building strategies in line with the requirements of the EU Taxonomy, as well as the development of a future-proof ESG strategy.
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Business and sufficiency: does that really work together?
Different organizations venture to define sufficiency in the corporate context and demonstrate its connectivity and action approaches.
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Sufficiency and business: It's possible!
Together with partners, we developed the definition of sufficiency in the corporate context and demonstrate its practicability in a catalog of actions.
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Sustainability as an objectively measurable factor
With our consulting services, we support and certify your property portfolio or your construction project in accordance with the sustainability labels Minergie-ECO, SNBS, DGNB/SGNI, LEED, WELL and BREEAM.
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A proven process for a courageous change of climate. The 2000-Watt Society Vision.
Fighting climate change as a 2000-Watt Society. One sustainable energy and carbon neutrality target for all. Making Minneapolis the first 2000-Watt Society in the U.S.
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Increasing the resource efficiency of materials in companies
We advise companies in the “Swiss Resource Efficiency Network” and in the program “Eco-Compass” on the efficient use of their resources.
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In China 50 million buildings have the potential of becoming a High Performance Building
Together with the project developer Landleaf in Shanghai we have implemented one of the first refurbishment projects according to the Passive House Standard.
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Increasing the resilience of the built environment to natural hazards
Research Program for Future Construction: the project climate and environment potential of buildings shows the effects of natural hazards caused by climate change.
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Zero Carbon Standard for Buildings and Products
In three steps to Zero Carbon Standard: Sustitution, storage and optimized material selection. We advise investors and developers on the way to the Zero Carbon Standard for buildings and products.
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Building with wood: potential and expansion of the data basis
For the German Environment Agency we analyze the sustainability and the potential of wood as a nationwide alternative construction material.
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How does living with a low environmental impact work?
Commissioned by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), we are assessing the relevant levers that ensure environmentally compatible “living”.
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Sustainable buildings promote local creation of value in emerging markets
For swisscontact we advise local companies in the program “Colombia + competitiva” in the area of sustainable construction.