Buildings

Cement and concrete sector joins forces with World Economic Forum to try and accelerate efforts to deliver net zero emissions

Documents obtained by green group's investigations unit reveals housebuilder told government its plan to slash emissions by at least 75 per cent by 2025 were 'too ambitious'

AECOM's Robert Spencer argues that for cities like London escalating climate risks mean policymakers need to start thinking for the long term

Securitisation of homes with top energy ratings could create 'virtuous cycle of green lending' and compensate for weak energy policy framework, new study claims

Ethical building society releases report looking at environment impact of all its residential mortgage lending

Manufacturer confirms it will begin producing air-to-water heat pumps at flagship UK plant after seeing 'record demand' for the zero emission heating solution

Ovo, E.ON, the Federation of Master Builders, Greenpeace, and Friends of the Earth among the organisations calling on government to make electric heat pumps for more affordable

Electricity supplier has urged government to establish stricter decarbonisation policies that can put UK on track to meeting climate goals

Net zero report commissioned by Shell Energy sets out a series of recommendations for how policymakers can accelerate decarbonisation of UK's homes

Upgrading UK’s leaky homes will deliver major CO2 and bill savings, but upfront homeowner costs remain major barrier to progress, management consultancy warns