Design Commission recommends Nash Hernandez building renovation meets city design and sustainability standards with conditions The commission reviewed plans to rehabilitate the Nash Hernandez building for Parks and Recreation use, asked about historic preservation, accessibility and amenities, and voted unanimously to recommend the project meets city design and sustainability standards while encouraging interior art, alternative‑commuter accommodations and future shoreline access.

The Design Commission has given the green light for the renovation of the historic Nash Hernandez building, emphasizing sustainability and community access—are you ready to see how it transforms?

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Environmental Certification for Businesses Market | Share 2035 Environmental Certification for Businesses Market is likely to Reach USD 6 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 8.28% During the Forecast Period 2025 - 2035

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Bill would retain federal appliance‑efficiency baselines in Vermont if federal standards are eliminated Rep. Kathleen James previewed H.600, a bill that would direct the Department of Public Service to adopt federal appliance and equipment standards as of Jan. 19, 2025, if the federal government eliminates those standards; sponsor cited prior 2017 action and DOE savings estimates.

Vermont is taking action to preserve energy efficiency standards for appliances, ensuring residents continue to save on their bills even if federal guidelines change.

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National and voluntary sustainability standards: Convergence or divergence? Insights from Indonesian agri-food export sectors Voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) are market-based mechanisms promoting sustainability in agri-food value chains. VSS can create challenges rel…

🌿 How do voluntary vs national #SustainabilityStandards differ?
Muhamad Amin Rifai et al. examine Indonesia’s palm oil and tea sectors. VSS are stricter, but NSS increasingly converge; markets drive VSS adoption while regulatory compliance drives NSS.
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Prehearing: Northpointe outlines phase‑3 senior housing on East Broadway, parking deficit flagged Northpointe presented a prehearing for a 56‑unit, age‑restricted multifamily building at 1212 East Broadway. Staff and commissioners praised sustainability measures but flagged a projected 16‑stall parking shortfall and asked for materials and massing refinements ahead of formal GDP/PIP submittal.

Northpointe Development's ambitious plan for a 56-unit age-restricted apartment building on East Broadway aims for sustainability but faces a parking challenge—will they find a solution?

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Tulare County moves to adopt 2025 California building and fire codes, adds sprinkler requirement for new manufactured homes The Tulare County Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Code cycle and set adoption for Dec. 9, 2025. Staff emphasized WUI and electrification changes and recommended a county amendment requiring sprinklers in new manufactured/pre‑manufactured homes outside regulated mobile home parks.

Tulare County is stepping up fire safety by adopting new building codes that mandate sprinklers in manufactured homes, aiming to cut fire fatalities significantly!

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CRA approves NeighborWorks Salt Lake shared‑equity term sheet and grants limited sustainability waiver; staff directed to study standards for small projects The CRA approved an amended term sheet for a $2.1 million grant to NeighborWorks Salt Lake for two shared-equity homeownership developments, granted a sustainability waiver for a small project (Molterra Lanes) that cannot meet the CRA’s energy-performance metric, and directed staff to study sustainability requirements for smaller developments.

The CRA has approved a $2.1 million grant for NeighborWorks Salt Lake to boost homeownership, but with a controversial waiver on sustainability standards for a smaller project.

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SEG was part of the ISEAL Community, a global body that ensures sustainability standards are transparent, credible & independently verified.
#ISEAL #certification #sustainabilitystandards
@EU_ENV @EU_MARE

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ISEAL claims to uphold credible sustainability standards.
If SEG is suspended, why is ISEAL hiding it?
Transparency isn’t optional.
Keeping quiet protects SEG—not the planet.
#accountability #greenwashing #sustainabilitystandards

New Bill Requires Biolabs and Hospitals to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Legislation mandates biolabs and hospitals to meet strict CO2e emissions standards by 2050

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards a greener future by mandating biolabs and hospitals to achieve net zero emissions by 2050!

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Plano Council Evaluates LEED Standards Amid State Law Changes on Development Council discusses impact of new state laws on zoning and development processes in Plano.

As Plano's council grapples with urgent state law changes, the future of local development hangs in the balance, raising questions about sustainability and community impact.

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Milpitas City Council Adopts 2025 California Building and Fire Codes with Local Amendments Council introduces ordinances adopting updated building and fire codes to enhance safety standards.

Milpitas is raising the bar for public safety and sustainability by adopting new building and fire codes that promise to protect residents and the environment!

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Assemblymember McCrea advances AB 98 to enhance sustainability and air quality for California warehouses AB 98 aims to improve warehouse sustainability standards while protecting local jobs in California.

California's Assembly Bill 98 is set to revolutionize warehouse sustainability while ensuring community health and preserving local jobs—will it strike the right balance?

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Clean Power SF explores AB 1814 for electric vehicle charging funding opportunities Clean Power SF discusses upcoming funding applications for electric vehicle programs under AB 1814.

San Francisco is taking bold steps towards a sustainable future with new energy storage technologies and electric vehicle funding—are you ready to join the conversation?

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Massachusetts mandates reporting standards for Materials Recovery Facilities Materials Recovery Facilities must report detailed commodity data to the Massachusetts DEP.

Massachusetts is raising the bar for recycling accountability by mandating detailed reporting from Materials Recovery Facilities!

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Commission proposes standards for green public higher education buildings in Massachusetts Commission outlines health and energy efficiency standards for public higher education buildings.

Massachusetts is setting the bar high with new health and energy efficiency standards for public higher education buildings!

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External impacts of new EU sustainable product standards - IEEP AISBL This policy paper reviews the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) with a primary focus on new performance and information requirements for products sold in the EU. This paper explains which products will be covered in the first Working Plan, what obligations economic actors will face, and features potential trade implications for major exporters and supply chains. 

🌱 While #ESPR promises to raise #SustainabilityStandards, it also risks introducing trade barriers that disproportionately affect countries with lower institutional capacities.

Our policy paper provides foundational insights into the ESPR and its potential #Trade related impact 👇

Analysis of #IndigenousPeoples' rights in 32 sustainability standards showed considerable gaps in how standard setters ask companies to measure #FPIC requirements, consultation procedures, and grievance mechanisms. More: www.colorado.edu/program/fpw/... #IndigenousRights #SustainabilityStandards

Seattle council approves 10% UA limit after failed 15% amendment vote Council moves forward with 10% UA limit after rejecting 15% proposal.

In a heated debate, the Seattle council rejected a proposed increase in energy efficiency standards, ultimately deciding to stick with the original 10% limit—what does this mean for the future of building codes?

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🏁 Aligning #Finance is key for this. From #SustainabilityStandards in 💵 #CapitalMarkets, bank & non-bank lending to 💸 leveraging #PublicFinance, e.g.:
📖 #TradeFinance & #CommodityTrading: www.publiceye.ch/fileadmin/do...
📖 #ClimateFinance & #DebtRestructuring: justmoney.org/kevin-p-gall...

ISSB publishes new guide on sustainability-related risks Recent data suggests that companies still largely underestimate their sustainability-related risks.

ISSB publishes new guide on identifying and disclosing sustainability-related risks.
#SustainabilityStandards #ClimateRisk
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