AM Council representative, Dave Daines, is at GFMAM meetings in Canada. The GFMAM meetings are taking place at Winnipeg in conjunction with the PEMAC Maintrain Conference. Dave is leading the global revision of the Asset Management Landscape document.
(more…)In the ever-evolving world of asset management, collaboration and knowledge sharing are the keys to innovation and progress. It’s with this spirit that we’re excited to share a recent development that underscores the importance of international collaboration: A Meeting in Winnipeg.
(more…)Engineers Australia is an accredited Observer of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This means EA can attend UN conferences like Conference of the Parties (COP), meetings and contribute to UN policy submissions, etc.
(more…)Procurement professionals in the government sector understand that intentional procurement can lead to improved environmental sustainability. They are on the lookout for directions on how to apply government eco-friendly policies when acquiring infrastructure and overseeing construction. The “Pathway to Green Construction Procurement” published in August 2023 by APCC emphasizes five main pillars of environmental sustainability: energy, water, circular economy, biodiversity, and carbon emissions but does not delve into the social or financial aspects of capital ventures.
(more…)At COP27, a groundbreaking initiative was unveiled, aimed at bridging the gap in our collective approach towards achieving a net zero world. For those who are ardently working towards curbing greenhouse gas emissions, be it for an enterprise, community, or nation, the journey can often seem muddled. With multiple interpretations and strategies centred around “Net Zero” clarity becomes a luxury.
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