All net zero articles – Page 12
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CommentCountdown to COP26: A good start – but still a long way to go
As momentum builds towards COP26, developers are making impressive-sounding commitments with their net zero pathways and strategies
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FeaturesThe urgency of now: how can construction meet its green targets?
A report by the Climate Change Committee sets out a host of ambitious carbon reduction targets and points to where resources need to be focused. Thomas Lane looks at three of the areas of most interest to construction and assesses what it will take to meet the targets
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CommentCarbon targets have been set – now the hard work really starts
Turning well-meaning words about climate change into measurable action requires fundamental change across the industry, writes Mark Farmer
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NewsMace, Laing O’Rourke and T&T named net zero carbon champions
CLC reveals list that includes Arcadis, RLB and Multiplex - and invites others to sign up
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NewsFirms picked to pilot value toolkit on projects
Final version of a suite of tools to help clients maximise value expected later this year
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NewsGovernment throws further support behind CLC’s plan to publish firms’ net zero progress
Construction minister confirms consultation on initiative to launch in May
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NewsGovernment needs to help industry achieve new net zero targets, experts warn
Technologies and plans need to be supported and funded, groups add
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NewsInfrastructure decarbonisation happening too slowly, CLC warns
Industry body wants sector to speed up process
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FeaturesThe drive for green machines
Things are changing on construction sites, and some of the biggest polluters are taking significant steps to reduce their carbon footprint
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NewsLaing O’Rourke sets out zero carbon and gender employment targets
Firm to employ equal numbers of men and women by 2033
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into making construction ‘net zero ready’
Call for evidence wants views on everything from materials to whole-life carbon impact of buidlings
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NewsBritish Land sets targets to cut greenhouse gases
Canada Water developer says carbon levies will fund retrofitting work across estate
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NewsGovernment unveils £1bn plan to cut industrial emissions
Industrial decarbonisation strategy reveals details of project spending across the country
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FeaturesCOP26: Time to get ready … the world will be watching
The UN conference on climate change – COP26 – in Glasgow this November will be the largest such gathering ever held in the UK. Its significance in the fight against global warming cannot be overestimated
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NewsCITB says 22,500 new construction roles needed in Scotland to hit net zero goals
Research finds sustainability push will require more than 4,500 project managers
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NewsCLC to publish data every three months on how well industry is doing to reduce carbon emissions
Figures will be made available for government and public alike
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CommentWe must find a way to tackle the climate emergency more effectively
Andy Mitchell on why the CLC is launching a campaign to drive carbon out of all parts of the construction sector
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NewsIndustry experts in growing backlash against Budget’s lack of green policies
UKGBC boss says chancellor was ‘silent’ on construction’s carbon emissions