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FUTURE WORKPLACES MUST FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY FROM THE OUTSET

Current events, not least of which include the global pandemic and a multi-industry skills shortage, have prompted employers around the world to pause and think about the state of the modern workplace.

What kinds of environments will attract and retain talent? As global communities are recognising the need for stronger action on climate change, businesses that don't prioritise sustainable practices and workplaces will find themselves left behind by an increasingly climate conscious workforce.

Globally, the built environment directly accounts for around 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, and while most in the industry recognise the need to take steps towards reducing climate change, there's plenty more work to be done to improve sustainable practices.

The hard truth to face is

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