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What is Practice Capital?
By Luke Fernandez, Strategic Sustainability Management Professional | Founder, Practice Capital | Carbon Literacy Educator I often get...
Luke Fernandez
Mar 79 min read


Architecture Firms in Australia Aligning with New Sustainability Regulation ASRS
The Small-Firm Reality Of the 3,845 architecture firms are operating in Australia as of mid-2025 over 80% of those firms have 10 or fewer staff. Small firms dominate the competitive landscape, often run by principals wearing many hats (design, business development, operations) rather than supported by large teams. In short: micro and small architectural practices are the vast majority of the profession. If you’re reading this and you’re a firm of 10 or fewer, you are not the
Luke Fernandez
9 hours ago4 min read


Net Positive Business — Making Business Sense of the AFRS and IFRS Sustainability Regulation Unfolding Across the World
Episode 1 - A Welcome Note The new Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) have been a long time coming and are now in...
Luke Fernandez
Aug 172 min read


Challenges of ISO14001 Implementation for SMEs
ISO 14001 is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), providing a structured approach to sustainability,...
Luke Fernandez
Mar 125 min read


WHITE PAPER : SUSTAINABILITY IN ARCHITECTURE - A BUSINESS IMPERATIVE
Sustainability has transitioned from a commendable goalto an essential business imperative, particularly for small and medium-sized...
Luke Fernandez
Jan 172 min read


Net Positive Architect: A Micro-Firm's Experience
Background Office of Regional Architecture is an accredited architectural practice offering a full range of architectural and planning...
Luke Fernandez
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Mandatory Sustainability Disclosures on the Horizon for Australia
Updated 3.10.24 Oct 3: Following their approval on 20 September 2024, the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has released two...
Luke Fernandez
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Sustainability Architecture: An Ethical Choice or Financial Imperative
You may have heard that when economists have costed climate action vs climate inaction, the cost of inaction is astronomically more. The...
Luke Fernandez
Jun 17, 20244 min read


Ten Reasons to Think Net Positive
Many firms are looking at/reviewing their sustainability. Before you deal with a carbon consultant or review another program or platform...
Luke Fernandez
May 22, 20244 min read


New Australian Government Procurement Policy Sparks Sustainability in Business
In an era defined by growing environmental consciousness and shifting market dynamics, the imperative for businesses to transition...
Luke Fernandez
May 14, 20242 min read


Unveiling the Veil: Australian Climate Active Carbon Neutral Brand Under Fire
In a world where environmental consciousness is increasingly becoming a priority, consumers are more vigilant than ever in deciphering...
Luke Fernandez
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Navigating the Climate Disclosure Revolution: A Roadmap for Australian Entities
In a groundbreaking move, new Sustainability Disclosure Laws are ushering in a new era for Australian businesses, mandating climate...
Luke Fernandez
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Embedding Sustainability as a Business Strategy: A Path to Success
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, businesses worldwide are redefining success by integrating sustainability into...
Luke Fernandez
Mar 12, 20242 min read


Climate Active Certification in Schools: A Holistic Approach
In recent years, schools are increasingly recognising the importance of climate action and sustainability, not only as a moral imperative...
Luke Fernandez
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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