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There are More than 40 Million People in Modern Slavery

Green Building Law Update

A January 18, 2021 report by the UK Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner is both a wake-up call and a useful guide on preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. Ethical labor is becoming widely considered and articulated in ESG disclosures in 2021 by clients of this firm. But today’s ESG statements are only a very small step.

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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021

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Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021. In 2021, New York became the first city to ban the use of natural gas in all new construction projects, and its more progressive building policies pushed the Big Apple into the top 10 list, The New York Times reports. . Fri, 01/14/2022 - 10:17. Seattle and San Jose, Calif., Energy Efficiency.

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The S in ESG may be the Most Impactful

Green Building Law Update

The “Social” components of ESG are among least measured factors in corporate sustainability despite being among the most impactful. This sounds simple enough, but a January 18, 2021 report by the UK Independent Anti Slavery Commissioner describes there are more than 40 million people in modern slavery worldwide.

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Experts Predict Another Seller’s Market in the Year Ahead

Pro Builder

Tue, 12/28/2021 - 10:10. Buyers who found no luck in 2021 may run into yet another tough market in the months to come. Higher home values boosted equity for homeowners during the pandemic, making the market much more competitive and less affordable for first-time buyers into the start of 2022, according to CNET.

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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

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Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. Here, our team shares key takeaways and points of inspiration from Living Future 2021. #1: ENERGY SYSTEM. policies. Policies include setting a U.S.

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A Corporate Diversity Benchmark in ESG

Green Building Law Update

The bill also requires the State government to prepare an equity report that compiles diversity data relating to corporate boards, leadership, and missions.

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Acquisitive RSK looks to raise £500m through stake sale

Construction Enquirer

RSK founder and CEO Alan Ryder said: “To fund this next stage of growth RSK will be undertaking a capital raise through a preferred equity instrument. ” Relevant investors may include the likes of pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, private equity investors and alternative capital providers.

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