'The time to act is now': World Green Building Council beefs up 2030 net zero challenge to industry

Michael Holder
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The built environment is responsible for 40 per cent of global carbon emissions
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The built environment is responsible for 40 per cent of global carbon emissions

Firms signed up to 2030 Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment must take account of embodied CO2 and lifecycle impacts of construction materials

The World Green Building Council (World GBC) has beefed-up requirements for property and construction firms committed to its 2030 net zero buildings challenge, in order to encourage them to take greater...

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