The race to zero carbon requires smart buildings Are you part of the 1/3 of business leaders who realize they need to accelerate sustainability initiatives in their buildings to meet their 2030 carbon reduction goals? Smart building technology is the key to slashing carbon while cutting costs and...
Solve for zero Building Performance Standards More Contact Us Net zero leadership is easier than ever Buildings account for some 40% of global emissions, and Johnson Controls is uniquely placed to help customers around the world pursue their net zero goals. The decarbonization journey can seem...
According to studies, buildings use around 40% of the total energy consumption in the world. Most of this consumed energy comes from fossil fuel, one of the sources of environmental pollution. The Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) is an alternative to this alarming pollution the main objective ...
As the world embarks on a mission towards a net-zero environment, here are some terms that encompass net-zero architecture.
DBS Newton Green is one of Singapore’s first net zero buildings by a bank and a great example of the potential of retrofitting over rebuilding. In line with the bank’s net zero targets, the 30-year-old building was set for demolition before a bold retrofit was proposed and approved to...
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Air leaks, failure to turn off unused electronics, and other energy vampires can wreak havoc on an otherwise net-zero building. “You’ve got to show occupants how to use their building appropriately,” Ketner says. “There are so many unknown variables that we can’t control after the bui...
Some companies are already taking advantage of the net-zero opportunity at hand. After analyzing their approaches, four tactics stand out:transforming business portfolios, giving special attention to industry segments with serious growth potential building green businesses that enable the penetration of ...
and ideally 1.5°C. To achieve that goal, human emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) must fall to net zero by 2050. In the construction sector, massive changes are required to align with that pathway. However, by shifting from high-emissions steel to near-zero emissions ...
Sustainability has already become an integral part of business decision making: consumers and corporate purchasers increasingly consider carbon footprints when they make buying and investment decisions. That gives companies significant market opportunities to differentiate themselves through low- or zero-carbon...