17 major concrete-consuming businesses pledge to use 100% net-zero concrete by 2050
WBCSD and WorldGBC, launches ConcreteZero, a new initiative with a goal of sourcing 100% net zero concrete by 2050.
Tag: Decarbonization
WBCSD offers support for countries to transform their markets towards a net-zero built environment
The Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) brings together governments, experts, businesses and NGOs to reduce emissions and increase resilience in the built environment.
COP26: Industry calls for action from government and business to address embodied emissions in building construction
Representatives of Stora Enso, Google, Lendlease, WEB Limited Group, World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Green Building Council call on governments and industry to make urgent commitments to tackle climate change and achieve a net-zero society.
#BuildingToCOP26 Coalition highlights 26 climate action initiatives on Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day
Today, on Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day at COP26, business leaders and national, regional and city-level policymakers will gather to discuss the collaborative solutions that can accelerate climate action over the next decade.
Arup commits to whole lifecycle carbon assessments for all buildings work and withdrawal from fossil fuels from next year
Arup has committed to undertaking whole lifecycle carbon assessments for all its buildings projects – new and retrofit – from next year.
Reflections from COP26: How we can transform the built environment to net zero
This week, the world is looking to Glasgow in the UK to witness the discussions and decisions of one of the most critical conferences for humankind, the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Convention (COP26).
The business case for circular buildings is positive if true cost and value are accounted for on a life-cycle basis – new report says
A new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) lays out the business case for circular buildings by showing the interconnection between social, environmental and economic value.
Pandemic caused dip in building emissions, but long-term outlook is bleak – UN report says
The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic caused carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from buildings and construction to fall significantly in 2020.
Sustainable built environment blueprint
Every week, around the world, we build new floor space corresponding to a city the size of Paris in France.
Decarbonizing the 40% – How the finance sector can drive the transformation to a net-zero built environment
Real estate and infrastructure have evolved from alternative to mainstream asset classes, becoming valuable and growing components of institutional investment portfolios.