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New $500 Million Fund Aims To Help Real Estate Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

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Venture firm Fifth announced it has raised $500 million for a climate fund that will help the real estate industry reduce its carbon footprint. . Real estate accounts for around 40% of the world’s carbon emissions, indicating a need for significant changes to how the industry constructs and operates buildings. .

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Reaching Beyond The Desk: How Coworking Spaces Can Transform Communities

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But beyond this, flexible workspaces are now contributing to the community in a variety of ways, from helping to reduce the carbon footprint of daily commutes, to driving local economic growth and supporting local charity initiatives.

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The Future Of Our Offices — And Our Planet — Hinges On The Real Estate Industry’s Priorities

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Real estate (including commercial) accounts for approximately 40% of global carbon emissions. . Decarbonizing the real estate industry will require trillions in funding, plus cooperation and swift action. . But what will it take to achieve net zero in an industry that has one of the highest carbon footprints? .

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How Small Businesses can ease their Carbon Footprint (and Exceed in their Industry)

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All you need to do is keep an open mind to the concept, provide the tools for the job (such as VoiP phones, online meeting software, project management tools) and you’re ready to cut down on waste and gain a cool edge over the competition that’s stuck in the traditional “office space” mentality. What’s stopping yours?

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Online Side Gigs: Earn Well and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Versus A Traditional Side Job

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Managing A Drop Shipping Store. The last thing that a company wants is advice from someone that has never managed or even worked in a certain industry. Combine that with the fact that working online helps reduce carbon emissions when compared to working at a retail store or restaurant makes this a great decision!

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Resources And Tips To Harness The Power Of Interior Design For Environmental Impact — And Employee Retention

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Melissa Cooksey, Senior Interior Project Manager at Perkins&Will’s Dallas office, wants to push the sector to break free from these perceived limitations. Interior Project Manager, Principal, Perkins&Will’s Dallas studio. But is it really lacking? And if so, what can designers do to catch up? Allwork.Space: Hi Melissa!

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These Six Trends Are Revolutionizing Workplace Attire

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Sustainable Fashion Key Items: Organic cotton shirts, recycled polyester blazers, hemp trousers or skirts, tencel or lyocell dresses, bamboo fiber cardigans or sweaters The fashion industry faces a significant challenge, with millions of tonnes of clothes discarded annually.

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