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What is Sustainable Finance and Investment?

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 12:07 pm by BeyondSmartCities

Sustainable finance and investment is a relatively new concept, but it is basically an innovative way of reconciling environmental preservation and social responsibility with economic activity, and then adding value to it all. Sustainable finance is a sophisticated way of...

What is Sustainable Waste Management?

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 12:07 pm by BeyondSmartCities

Management of waste is a basic requirement of ecologically sustainable development. In an effort to reduce adverse environmental effects, sustainable waste management involves the more efficient management of waste material through: monitoringcollectiontransportprocessing and recyclingdisposal Waste materials can originate from a...

Carbon Verification and Validation Services

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 12:06 pm by BeyondSmartCities

Around the world, newly emerging greenhouse gas markets have developed as the carbon reduction industry has grown to a multi-billion dollar marketplace. Global initiatives such as the Kyoto Protocol are creating standards that will allow industry to meet important carbon...

Climate Change and Carbon Management

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 12:06 pm by BeyondSmartCities

Understanding Potential Climate Impacts and Creating Solutions In a world where climate change and carbon management can impact every part of the business and supply chain, business as usual is no longer an option. Beyond Smart Cities recognizes the need for...

What is Sustainable Infrastructure?

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 12:05 pm by BeyondSmartCities

Sustainable infrastructure, a must in the fight against climate change The world will have to invest $90 trillion in sustainable infrastructure by 2030, according to estimates by The New Climate Economy. These investments are crucial not only to renew old...

Sustainable Engineering

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 12:03 pm by BeyondSmartCities

The emphasis on sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles as an all-embracing philosophy is increasing. Civil Engineering professionals have to adopt a broader view on what constitutes sustainability and adapt their approaches to provide solutions that satisfy sustainability prerequisites. Civil Engineers...

Sustainable Retailing

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 11:48 am by BeyondSmartCities

Supermarkets and other retail outlets are playing an increasingly important role in our lives. Retail stores and the expanding number of malls in which they are found change the function and appearance of the urban environment by providing a natural...

How blockchain can empower smart cities – and why interoperability will be crucial

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 10:01 am by BeyondSmartCities

Advanced technology can play a significant role in managing efficient urban development and population growth. Interoperability needs to be considered from three perspectives: business model, platform and infrastructure. Independent smart cities will not be enough, but it is essential to...

BIM for Smart Cities – Why is it a necessity?

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 9:14 am by BeyondSmartCities

BIM is now no more an option but it’s a necessity. In every infrastructure project, various teams work together. One group looks after planning, another one takes the responsibility of designing, yet another one does the construction, and the remaining...

The benefits of measuring your GHG footprint

Posted on February 4, 2022 - 1:35 am by BeyondSmartCities

Carbon dioxide emissions are a prominent issue for businesses all over the world. Measuring your output, however, doesn’t have to be hard, and a number of SME’s, like professional tilers, are being encouraged to consider a carbon management strategy. If...

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