Fast Fashion culture enables consumers to see a garment on the red carpet or social media, then purchase it, or an imitation, on their phone within minutes. It promotes the purchasing of low cost, low value garments, with short life spans. Consequently, the vast majority will end up in landfill within one year. According to…
As COP 26 looms large in Glasgow, we ask our Northern Ireland Engagement officer Andrew McClean, what’s being done in Northern Ireland, and how can cycling help to fight Climate Change. Cycling UK has, for the last six months been working with the Linen Quarter BID to promote cycling in the area, especially for those…
On 26th October 2021, Belfast was ranked number 19 in the list of Global Sustainable Destinations (GDS Index). This incredibly significant accolade has put Belfast in the Premier League (Top 20) of sustainable destinations. Visitors to Belfast and those living or working here, can play an important part in our sustainability journey. By choosing to supporting…
As world leaders meet in Glasgow to agree 2030 emissions reduction targets that align with reaching net-zero by the middle of the century, people are looking to practitioners in the built and natural environments for leadership in delivering a more sustainable future for the sector. At RICS, the work of our professionals shapes the world….
The climate emergency is the single biggest issue of our time – it is a ‘code red’ moment for humanity. This is critical at both organisational and individual level; the COP26 summit in Glasgow may be the last opportunity to bring the need for immediate change into sharp focus for decision makers across the world. …
Thoughts turn to towards COP26 in Glasgow – what has it got to do with Northern Ireland and local businesses? The impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world forever and our thinking about how we do business. It has forced us to review the most important parts of our lives and those…
With the unprecedented challenge of Covid, it’s not possible this year to roll out the Belfast International Homecoming welcome mat as enthusiastically as we did in previous years. However, we felt it was essential to fly the flag for Belfast by hosting a physicial conference in Belfast and by inviting a small number of expats to…
Perspectives from a Dutchman Fate (and a job) brought me to Belfast in early 2012 and I quickly purchased a bicycle to help me get around and explore this fascinating city that was new to me. You can imagine my shock when being confronted with the fact that getting around on a bicycle was not…
The global low carbon transition will redefine Northern Ireland’s economy – and our future international trading position. From regional infrastructure projects to the fabric of our homes, that transition creates a huge opportunity for Northern Ireland to lead on the international stage in cutting emissions while driving growth and creating new jobs. This creates an…
A brand new city experience for 2021 with an eclectic mix of talks, workshops and experiential events dedicated to creating a more sustainable Belfast
Carol is Arup’s Global Advisory Services Portfolio leader and interim Europe Property Business leader.
He was instrumental in developing Arup’s position paper to define the circular economy in the context of the built environment and developing Arup’s work as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s (EMF) knowledge partner for the built environment. He continues to work to raise the awareness of the circular economy approach from general first principles to practice by identifying the many challenges, enablers and opportunities available to Arup and others in making the circular economy a reality. Carol regularly contributes to Circular Economy and thought pieces, presentations and interviews globally. Most notably, Carol was invited to give a key note address to the United Nations General Assembly at their Circular Economy event, in October 2018.
