This case study has been commission by the Linen Quarter BID illustrates the practical and commercial benefits of moving towards a sustainable built environment. It considers related issues such as tenant requirements, circular fit out, and supply chains and offer others a template to help them on their own journey towards becoming more sustainable, efficient,…
RICS and RE[act] have developed this World Built Environment Forum webinar where a panel of global experts and local leaders in sustainability and the circular economy will discuss the possibilities and promise of this exciting agenda. We’ll discuss the key elements of the circular economy approach, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and how measurement is…
Join with LQ BID as we officially launch the start of RE[act] Festival. Local journalist Mark Simpson will direct proceedings, and we’re delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Cllr Kate Nicholl, who will provide the opening address. Our keynote speaker, Carol Lemmens (Netherlands) is the leader of ARUP’s global advisory service and a…
Oslo has earned a global reputation as a ‘green city’. Europe’s Green Capital in 2019, Oslo has been on a regeneration journey that has seen in reconnect with its waterfront, invest heavily in public transport and active travel and encourage green entrepreneurship. This event will explore Oslo’s transformation with the help of Victoria Marie Evensen,…
What are Climate Commissions – who are they, what do they do, and what is their value? The practical importance of the Place-based Climate Action Network will be explored by the first UK Climate Commissions Leeds, Edinburgh and Belfast alongside PCAN’s Business Lead. At their heart Climate Commissions are key actors from across an area…
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.
