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At COP27, Building Emissions Loom Larger

November 9, 2022 | Bloomberg

Cleaning up the carbon-intensive construction industry and reducing energy consumption in buildings have emerged as major topics at COP27.
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'Wake-Up Call:' As The Climate Crisis Becomes More Dire, Many Landlords Need Help Making Their Buildings Resilient

September 16, 2021 | Bisnow

With mostly small and midsized landlords in some of the hardest-hit areas of New York City left to foot a huge bill to recover from Hurricane Ida, the industry is putting pressure on the government to improve infrastructure and provide incentives, financing options and support to get more buildings where they need to be for the city to withstand climate events.
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No More Climate 'Wake Up Calls'; We Must Invest Now in a Sustainable Build Environment

September 13, 2021 | Real Estate Weekly

Addressing our built environment is a critical component of the battle against climate change. According to the Urban Green Council, nearly 70 percent of carbon emissions in New York City are generated by existing buildings, the vast majority of which will still be standing in 2050.
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Tall Buildings: Good for the Housing Crisis, Bad for the Climate Crisis

August 11, 2021 | Grist

In tightly-packed places like New York City, home to more than 6,000 high-rises, many of the effects of urban canyons and urban heat are unavoidable, said John Mandyck, CEO of Urban Green Council in New York City.
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Real Estate Stung by Sobering Climate Report

August 11, 2021 | The Real Deal

“Every IPCC report is a call to action,” said John Mandyck, CEO of Urban Green Council, a New York-based nonprofit that advocates for sustainable buildings. “What makes this one different is the sobering nature.”

News / Climate Change

At COP27, Building Emissions Loom Larger

'Wake-Up Call:' As The Climate Crisis Becomes More Dire, Many Landlords Need Help Making Their Buildings Resilient

No More Climate 'Wake Up Calls'; We Must Invest Now in a Sustainable Build Environment

Tall Buildings: Good for the Housing Crisis, Bad for the Climate Crisis

Real Estate Stung by Sobering Climate Report