On a global level, it is being debated that in the modern economic climate new attitudes have been developing towards general investment strategies that focus on what has been termed as the ‘triple bottom line’, namely: a solid level of profitability in addition to key and measureable indications of environmental and social value. This article looks at this growing asset class, including a focus on Brazil.
The Brazilian Council of Sustainable Construction (Conselho Brasileiro de Construção, CBCS) have recently launched a new online tool that enables users to verify suppliers for their adherence to issues and principles related to sustainability and the environment.
Exitus Construction Brazil´s responses to the ´Climate Deal Change Day´ deal questionnaire with regards to the ´Luxury Housing for the Poor´ programme.
An article originally written for the Brazzil magazine revealing the work of a group of researchers from the University of São Carlos on the use of bagasse (sugarcane ash) for the production of concrete.
An article originally written for the ‘Property Abroad’ online magazine exploring the current risks that investors should be aware of in Brazil and what actions (public and private) are being undertaken to minimise their effects.
A new demonstration solar housing project in Taguatinga, Distrito Federal aimed at encouraging and sustainably taking advantage of this important energy source in Brazil.
An interview with 30 years experienced biochemist – José Clovis Lemes – examining various aspects of Brazil’s bio-energy industry including its history, production processes, its importance in relation to Brazil’s economic growth, future prospects and international trade amongst others…
