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Office sector net zero targets require significant shift in thinking

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The report argues that achieving net zero carbon emissions is a major component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies in the commercial real estate sector, driven by a growing expectation from businesses, their customers and ultimately the public, to respond to the effects of climate change.

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Why the over 50s are leaving the workforce in huge numbers

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The UK economy has a problem with its over 50s: following the COVID pandemic, they have been leaving the labour force en masse , causing headaches for businesses and the government. Given their relatively low income, these retirees could also potentially face financial difficulties later in retirement and add pressure to government spending.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

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Principal Company: Jennifer Schaus & Associates, a government contract consulting network Strategic partnership philosophy: Align consultants with different specialties to better serve clients and boost everyone’s bottom line. Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships.

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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25th anniversary with new and improved bio-based Volar Bio collection

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With the relaunch of Volar Bio, our multiple sustainability ingredient partners, and our move towards bio-based products in the transportation sector, it’s clear you can achieve sustainability without sacrificing quality and performance. And we can scale to meet the needs of a global audience. Here are some market highlights.

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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally

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To become B Corp certified, companies must score at least 80 out of 200 points and adhere to standards across governance, employees, community, environment and customer relations. Governance is about the board of directors, policies and procedures, and the way business is executed.

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What Is Embodied Carbon And Why Does It Matter In Workspace Design?

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In the context of offices, embodied carbon is the carbon produced through the extraction, transportation, manufacturing, and assembly of the materials used to build, fit out and furnish an asset, in this case a building. manufacture/processing. transportation. manufacture/processing. transportation.

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People are worried about the impact of new tech, but many feel confident it will benefit them

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This rises to 41 percent for deskless transport/storage workers, while almost one in three (31 percent) deskless workers feel concerned by the loss of control in their roles to automation and AI. This rises to 59 percent for manufacturing deskless workers and 57 percent for retail deskless workers.