net-zero carbon

Morgan Stanley Advances Sustainability Commitments

The financial entity aims to reach net-zero financed emissions by 2050, joining many of its clients in this strategic goal.

BP, Microsoft Team Up on Green Energy

The two companies are joining forces in a wide-ranging partnership that encompasses sustainability and technology.

At the Forefront of Change With Spectorgroup’s Michael Mannetta

The firm’s senior partner & design director reminisces on major events that have shaped the architecture industry over the past four decades.

Net Zero as the New Standard

Two recent signatories to the World Green Building Council’s pathbreaking initiative join the organization’s CEO, Cristina Gamboa, for a wide-ranging conversation.

Amazon Commits $2B to Clean Energy Fund

In addition to this arrangement, in February this year, Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion of his own money to fight climate change via the Bezos Earth Fund.

Timber: A Catalyst for Innovation

Katerra’s Craig Curtis and McKinstry’s Allie Teplicky share details about the sustainable features of cross-laminated timber as observed in their Washington state pilot office project.

Skanska Creates Tool for Calculating Embodied CO2 in Construction Materials

The EC3 tool was initially conceived by Skanska and developed with C Change Labs. Later, Skanska and Microsoft jointly seed-funded it as an open-source platform.

Duke Energy Sets Net-Zero Climate Goal

The giant utility’s updated plan calls for doubling its portfolio of renewable sources by 2025.

3 Trends Reducing the CRE Carbon Footprint

A progress report from ULI’s Greenprint Center on climate-related legislation, economic reform and environmentally responsible investing.

Sizing Up New York City’s Far-Reaching Climate Bill

Real estate investors, developers and advisers are assessing the legislation, which is being praised for its boldness and criticized for focusing on large and medium-sized properties.