Buildings and motor vehicles are fundamental parts of the modern metropolis – and both are among the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, given the former’s need for heat and power, and the latter’s continuing dependence on the internal combustion engine. The good news is that sustainability concerns are at the forefront of several initiatives to shape the cities of the future.
Planet Mark is an organisation that’s committed to transforming society through the measurement of carbon and social data. It certifies businesses and properties for cutting their carbon emissions.
“To keep the certification, an organisation must reduce its carbon footprint every year,” explains Planet Mark’s founder and CEO, Steve Malkin. “On average, certified businesses make a 16% carbon saving per employee through efficiencies in energy, waste, water, travel and procurement.”