Drawing on the debt sustainability framework of low-income countries endorsed by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, China has developed tools based on the actual conditions of participating countries, and issued the Debt Sustainability Framework for Participating Countries of the Belt an...
social bonds are meant exclusively for issues that impact the social construct of society. Sustainability bonds can be considered to be hybrid bonds. This means that the objectives of both green bonds, as well as sustainable bonds, can be considered when the proceeds from sustainability bonds are ...
Business consultants who specialize in sustainability planning are available to assist businesses with the development and implementation of sustainable practices. It is also possible for businesses to appoint a group internally to work on sustainability projects, set targets, monitor progress, and help ot...
Sustainability indicators may also be incorporated into assessments that evaluate the potential impact of a project before it is funded to assess which projects are likely to lead to the largest overall improvement in intergenerational wellbeing. Indicators can also be used for strategic environmental ...
Indeed, sustainability is a complex matter, and determining the most relevant perspective for architects can be challenging. It may be argued that all perspectives—environmental, employee and operational—are crucial for architects to consider.
Sustainability seems set to become a mainstay in engineering, among other industries. Now is a critical period for your company to seek individuals with the necessary analytical skills and green specializations to help spearhead projects in an era of...
Construction projects can achieve environmental and social sustainability through carefulinnovationand design whether it's throughmaterials, technology, or new processes. For example, innovative techniques such as low-flow toilets have significantly reduced building water and energy consumption. ...
Either way, it’s not a bad idea to get well-versed in sustainability - even if you have zero interest in pursuing it as a career, it’s the responsibility of all of us to live a more sustainable life if we are to reverse the effects of climate change and preserve our natural resour...
What are sustainable fuels, and how can we scale up their use to the extent required to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming? Read on to find out. Learn more about McKinsey’sSustainabilityandOil & GasPractices. What are the different types of sustainable fuels?
This is followed by selecting elements that would foster sustainability; solar panels for the roof to double as shade and as an environmentally friendly source of energy, efficient equipment and fixtures to reduce energy and water waste, and an overall concept that promoted an eco-friendly lifestyl...