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"United Nations
International Day of Zero Waste
30 March
Addressing the waste crisis
Humanity’s unsustainable production and consumption practices are driving the planet towards destruction.
Households, small businesses and public service providers generate between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste every year – from packaging and electronics to plastics and food. However, global waste management services are ill-equipped to handle this, with 2.7 billion people lacking access to solid waste collection and only 61–62 per cent of municipal solid waste being managed in controlled facilities. Humanity must act urgently to address the waste crisis.
The second annual International Day of Zero Waste highlights both the critical need to bolster waste management globally and the importance of sustainable production and consumption practices. It celebrates zero-waste initiatives at all levels, which contribute to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Bolstering waste management and upstream solutions
Improving collection, recycling and other forms of sound waste management remain an urgent priority.
But to solve the waste crisis, humanity must treat waste as a resource. This entails reducing waste generation and following the lifecycle approach. Resources should be reused or recovered as much as possible, and products should be designed to be durable and require fewer and low-impact materials. Upstream solutions like these can minimize pollution of air, land, and water and decrease the extraction of precious and limited natural resources.
Achieving zero-waste societies requires action at all levels from all stakeholders.
Consumers can change consumption habits and reuse and repair products as much as possible before properly disposing of them. Governments, communities, industries and other stakeholders must improve financing and policymaking, especially as the waste crisis disproportionately impacts the marginalized, urban poor, women and youth. ..."
https://www.un.org/en/observances/zero-waste-day
"Only after the last tree has been cut down.
Only after the last river has been poisoned.
Only after the last fish has been caught.
Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten."
Cree prophecy
On International Day of Zero Waste 2024, it's worth reflecting on the huge investment implications of the move towards net zero.
And on the impressive 'Nwt zero' part that Newmark is playing in this process.
From Hargreaves Lansdown "Investment Times", Issue 157 - winter 2023-2024:-
"The mega-trends driving 2024 and beyond"
"Transition to net zero
Net zero is going to drive a lot of investment. Whether we reach it or not, there's enough legislation in place already in major economies to ensure that a lot of things are going to change.
Power generation is decarbonising, which means new grids must be built. Total generation capacity needs to rise to allow electricity to replace fossil fuels from transport systems.
We'll need vast amounts of minerals and metals to enable electrification. There are legitimate questions as to whether this is physically possible with the resources we currently have. And battery technology needs to make some huge leaps before it can enable renewables to truly fulfil the central role they must play in a decarbonised economy.
Every industrial process, every day-to-day activity will need to be re-engineered to reduce energy intensity and material consumption to even get close to net zero.
These are huge challenges, but present huge opportunities.
As carbon intensity falls, efficiencies will rise, which has never been a bad thing for business. Of course, there will be losers along the way. Carbon pricing will punish the inefficient and create competitive advantage for the best of breed players in every sector.
Insulating portfolios from carbon pricing is a core challenge for funds. Our focus on capital-light, IP and technology-rich businesses in the HL Select portfolios means they have below average carbon intensity, which should stand us in good stead".
[N.B. The H.L. article identified just three mega-trends, with net zero being the first. The other two were artificial intelligence (AI) and more technology on the road.]
So what part is Newmark playing in this 'green revolution'?
Well firstly, Newmark is taking a leading role in reducing its OWN carbon footprint.
From February 2020, re Grosvenor Technology:-
"... Fundamental to the system architecture design of any product is the ability to monitor, diagnose and remedy issues remotely. This reduces and offer negates the need for unnecessary engineer site attendance and related carbon emissions. ...
With both staff and customers throughout the world, travel is an inevitable part of doing business. As well as choosing rail travel where possible, we have recently invested in improved online business communication tools further reducing fossil fuel consumption.
... We have recently launched an internal project to investigate energy efficiency at every level within our business. We are reviewing all vendors and analyzing the footprint of our entire supply chain. Finally, for now, we are researching an offsetting program connected to our industry and would welcome engagement from local organizations looking for support in this endeavor."
And from the spring of 2023:-
"Insights
Safetell Commits to Carbon Reduction with Achilles Certification
Newmark Security is taking a leading role in reducing its carbon footprint, with its subsidiary business Safetell committing to the Achilles Carbon Certification Programme.
As the world becomes more interconnected, businesses are increasingly evaluated on their sustainability approach and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Once something of a fringe consideration, they have become a primary focus for companies to remain competitive, attract and retain talent, drive innovation, and build brand loyalty.
Newmark Security knows how important it is to implement and maintain high standards of CSR and always looks at how we can be in constant improvement mode regarding sustainability. That runs throughout the whole business, right from the leadership of Newmark to our subsidiary businesses, Safetell and Grosvenor Technology. ..."
http://newmarksecurity.com/insights/safetell-commits-to-carbon-reduction-with-achilles-certification/
"Safetell Commits to Carbon Reduction with Achilles Certification
... Safetell is currently participating in the Achilles Carbon Certification Programme, a global initiative that helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint and improve their sustainability performance.
Focusing on areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, and transport, the benefits of the certification include improved operational efficiency, reduced costs, improved public perception, and improved brand reputation.
Specifically, the programme aids businesses in the following ways:
• Measuring greenhouse gas emissions
• Managing and reducing emissions at the source
• Verifying inventory
• Mitigating carbon footprints
The Achilles Carbon Certification Programme also helps organisations to meet their environmental targets, increase their competitive advantage and gain recognition for their sustainability efforts. ...
Customer relationships
One of the primary benefits of carbon reduction for businesses is improved customer relationships. Customers are more aware than ever of the environmental impact of businesses, and want to work with companies taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. By reducing carbon emissions, we are signposting our commitment to a cleaner environment and our status as a responsible partner and supplier.
In addition to improving customer relationships, reducing a business’s carbon footprint can also help to attract new businesses. Companies wanting to partner with new vendors often look for those who share their commitment to sustainability. By reducing their carbon footprint, we are not only demonstrating their commitment to the environment, but also our commitment to responsible decisions.
We’re also seeing a commitment to carbon reduction becoming a vital part of the tendering process. Private and public businesses understand how important reducing carbon footprints is, so we increasingly have to demonstrate our commitment to carbon reduction when bidding on new projects.
Saving money and energy
Carbon reduction is an important method for businesses to reduce their energy use and save money ..."
http://newmarksecurity.com/insights/safetell-commits-to-carbon-reduction-with-achilles-certification/
And secondly, Newmark is taking a leading role in helping OTHERS to reduce their carbon footprints.
From February 2020, re Grosvenor Technology:-
"... We build products that last and platforms that can reduce a building’s energy consumption. ...
For all products we carefully consider how power consumption can be minimized during the design, influencing the choice of components and architecture. ... we have a strong track record of maintaining compatibility with our legacy products so as software moves on there is no necessity to replace existing hardware. ..."
Newmark also has a 'repair-not-replace' ethos for autodoor servicing:-
26th Sep 2023 7:00 am RNS Final Results
" ... Our record in repairing and upgrading customer doors rather than replacing them has continued to be an advantage. ..."
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/final-results-s32ymd0rnewx4w0.html
And automatic doors are also an intrinsically more sustainable option, for several reasons:-
"WHY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS ARE GOOD FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES?
... A sustainable solution ...
Glazing options ...
Open up your space ...
Enhance natural light ...
Compact operation ..."
https://insights.safetell.co.uk/why-automatic-sliding-doors-are-good-for-commercial-properties
In addition, Newmark's products and services in general also promote overall efficiency and productivity:-
"But we don’t just stop at security. We understand that every business seeks to create an environment in which it can operate more efficiently and with greater levels of productivity. That’s why we strive to provide our clients with smart, safe, and secure workspaces that not only protect their people and assets, but also promote efficiency and productivity."
https://newmarksecurity.com/about/
Including from the advanced data insights provided by its access control and HCM (human capital management) systems:-
"This trend aligns with the broader growth of big data analytics, illustrating the increasing need for solutions that go beyond securing doors to providing operational insights."
http://newmarksecurity.com/insights/security-trends-to-watch-in-2024/
"The enhanced reporting and analytics that our HCM devices provide allow an organisation deeper insight into the aspects of their business that support strategic growth."
http://www.grosvenortechnology.com/human-capital-management/
In conclusion, Newmark has very long-standing and strong commitment to sustainability, both for itself and for enabling others, and it looks to be an absolute exemplar in its commitment to green best practice.
And as such it should be a top choice for investors seeking great investment returns while supporting net zero objectives.