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As the urgency for global decarbonization ramps up, countries are working hard to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, largely through widespread electrification of energy use. Renewables such as solar photovoltaics (PV) and wind could help meet this demand while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. However, the intermittent nature of these types of renewables can lead to…

With increasing populations and decreasing resources creating tensions around the world, climate change could have a detrimental impact on national security. In turn, greater insecurity could limit governments and organizations’ abilities to address climate change and the associated security risks. In this interview, Tom Middendorp speaks to Hugues Lavandier, a senior partner in McKinsey’s Aerospace…

A recent Capgemini Research Institute report found more than half of business leaders globally plan to increase investments in sustainability this year, up from only a third who reported plans to do so in 2023. The study, “Embracing a Brighter Future: Investment Priorities for 2024,” surveyed 2,000 business leaders from companies with more than $1…

Heritage Portfolio, the specialist events and catering company within Sodexo Live! based in the Scottish capital, has extended its partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) for a further five years. Since 2007, Heritage Portfolio has been a crucial part of the Garden experience, providing catering, hospitality and events services. The extension, which was…

Healthcare facilities require a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges that surround its occupants. When creating new spaces, designers have quickly learned that the building not only needs to be functional, but it also needs to be a space that promotes healing, well-being and inclusivity. By staying informed about the latest advancements in…

Deferred maintenance, driven largely by taxpayer reluctance to finance much-needed repairs, has been plaguing the nation’s public schools for decades. Government facilities also are struggling under its burden, and it is even causing untold destruction to the nation’s military facilities. Not surprisingly, another sector of public buildings is suffering the same fate. The National Institute…