EPISODE · Jan 19, 2024 · 25 MIN
Richard Deaville of Balfour Beatty on Sustainability in Construction, Net Zero/SBTs, the right mindset and buzzword bingo
from The Net Zero Business Podcast
In this episode, I speak to Richard Deaville of Balfour Beatty on Sustainability in Construction. Here's a flavour of what we cover:Sustainability drivers - the push from investors and pull from clients and the need to attract the best talentBlending Net Zero targets and Science-based TargetsThe importance of the right mindsetUsing Green Jujitsu to start Sustainability conversations in a cost-conscious sectorHS2 example of where Sustainability excellence need not cost moreThe need for green hydrogen for heavy plantThe 80:20 rule to focus mind on what mattersBuzzword bingo and why need to be precise in what we meanFor more on delivering Net Zero within an organisation, check out our course Everything You Need to Know About Net Zero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, I speak to Richard Deaville of Balfour Beatty on Sustainability in Construction. Here's a flavour of what we cover:Sustainability drivers - the push from investors and pull from clients and the need to attract the best talentBlending Net Zero targets and Science-based TargetsThe importance of the right mindsetUsing Green Jujitsu to start Sustainability conversations in a cost-conscious sectorHS2 example of where Sustainability excellence need not cost moreThe need for green hydrogen for heavy plantThe 80:20 rule to focus mind on what mattersBuzzword bingo and why need to be precise in what we meanFor more on delivering Net Zero within an organisation, check out our course Everything You Need to Know About Net Zero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Richard Deaville of Balfour Beatty on Sustainability in Construction, Net Zero/SBTs, the right mindset and buzzword bingo
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