In brief this week: JLL on rents for electric buildings; HDA under pressure; regional housing gathers pace

In brief this week: JLL on rents for electric buildings; HDA under pressure; regional housing gathers pace

New research from JLL has pointed to a shortage of all-electric buildings to meet rising demands from the market in general and from corporates needing to meet Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards for their scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2028. And so far it looks like the market is pricing in value differentials for buildings that meet better ...
The most ‘progressive government since Gough Whitlam’ passes the new EPBC Act but where’s the rest of our climate protections?

The most ‘progressive government since Gough Whitlam’ passes the new EPBC Act but where’s the rest of our climate protections?

Reactions to the breakthrough in parliament on Thursday that finally delivered the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act were predictably mixed. The deal struck with the Greens has allowed Labor to claim success while appeasing competing claims and comes after and a major review of the act by former consumer watchdog Graeme ...
‘Nothing we do is sustainable’, Patagonia rates itself very low on climate performance

‘Nothing we do is sustainable’, Patagonia rates itself very low on climate performance

Patagonia, the outdoor clothing retailer that gained wide admiration for its sustainability ambitions and philanthropy, has released a scathing first impact report of its own environmental and sustainability efforts, or lack thereof, which has gone viral on social media for its “radical transparency”. The report included notes from chief executive ...
Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 639

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 639

We’ve received hundreds of responses to our Reader Survey, but to give as large a sample as possible, we’ll leave it open for a few more days. We read every one of the comments received. It’s nice to hear so many of you look forward to receiving our newsletter. Your feedback will help to improve our content, and it should take only a few minutes. The ...

In brief this week: JLL on rents for electric buildings; HDA under pressure; regional housing gathers pace

In brief this week: JLL on rents for electric buildings; HDA under pressure; regional housing gathers pace
New research from JLL has pointed to a shortage of all-electric buildings to meet rising demands from the market in general and from corporates needing to meet Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards for their scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2028. And so far it looks like the market is pricing in value differentials for buildings that meet better ...

The most ‘progressive government since Gough Whitlam’ passes the new EPBC Act but where’s the rest of our climate protections?

The most ‘progressive government since Gough Whitlam’ passes the new EPBC Act but where’s the rest of our climate protections?
Reactions to the breakthrough in parliament on Thursday that finally delivered the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act were predictably mixed. The deal struck with the Greens has allowed Labor to claim success while appeasing competing claims and comes after and a major review of the act by former consumer watchdog Graeme ...

‘Nothing we do is sustainable’, Patagonia rates itself very low on climate performance

‘Nothing we do is sustainable’, Patagonia rates itself very low on climate performance
Patagonia, the outdoor clothing retailer that gained wide admiration for its sustainability ambitions and philanthropy, has released a scathing first impact report of its own environmental and sustainability efforts, or lack thereof, which has gone viral on social media for its “radical transparency”. The report included notes from chief executive ...

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 639

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 639
We’ve received hundreds of responses to our Reader Survey, but to give as large a sample as possible, we’ll leave it open for a few more days. We read every one of the comments received. It’s nice to hear so many of you look forward to receiving our newsletter. Your feedback will help to improve our content, and it should take only a few minutes. The ...