Built Environment Decarbonization

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Publication March 6, 2025

Achieving net-zero buildings

The building sector is responsible for 37% of energy-related carbon emissions, making the transition to net-zero buildings a crucial response to climate change. To address this (…)

Publication November 8, 2024

Achieving Net zero Buildings – Key actions for market transformation

This document, “Achieving net-zero buildings: key actions for market transformation” examines the urgent need to decarbonize the building sector. According to the annual UNEP Global Status (…)

October 15, 2024

A Path to Alignment in the Built Environment

Challenges and opportunities in conducting whole life carbon analysis to achieve net-zero goals in the building industry.

Publication November 15, 2023

Finance and built environment primer: Accelerating the decarbonization of the built environment through finance sector engagement

Real estate is the world’s most valuable asset class, representing two-thirds of global wealth. With construction-related activities making up more than 13% of global GDP (…)

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