UN report addresses emissions in the construction sector
A new report published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) outlines pathways to decarbonise the buildings and construction sector.
SBTi validation for Sir Robert McAlpine’s net zero 2045 targets
Sir Robert McAlpine becomes one of the first major construction and infrastructure companies in the UK to have its targets approved by the SBTi.
WorldGBC releases circular construction playbook
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) launched a new checklist for the sector to accelerate the adoption of the circular economy.
EllisDon’s net-zero emissions targets approved
The Canadian construction company has committed to reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, and at least 90% by 2050 from a 2021 base year.
Buro Happold’s net zero targets validated by SBTi
The British construction consultancy has set short-term emissions reduction and renewable electricity targets, supporting a goal of being net-zero by 2045.
Laing O’Rourke sets UK low-carbon concrete mandate
Laing O’Rourke has introduced a mandate to switch to low-carbon concrete on all new UK projects, which is likely to reduce Scope 3 emissions by more than 25%.
Taylor Wimpey aims to hit net zero by 2045
The UK housebuilder has a ‘four-stage roadmap’ to decarbonise its operations, committing to achieve net zero by 2045.
Samsung C&T seeks 2050 net-zero
Samsung Construction & Trading (C&T) announced a plan which aims to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030 and net zero carbon emissions by 2050
BAM UK & Ireland aims for Scope 1&2 net zero by 2026
The target is more ambitious than the Royal BAM Group’s aim to reduce its direct emissions intensity by 80% by 2026 from 2015 levels.
Aquila Capital secures financing for 2.6GW of renewables
German investment firm Aquila Capital has raised €1bn (US$992m) in financing to develop a 2.6GW renewables pipeline in Spain and Portugal.
Aquila Capital secures financing for 2.6GW of renewables
German investment firm Aquila Capital has raised €1bn (US$992m) in financing to develop a 2.6GW renewables pipeline in Spain and Portugal.
Tesla unveils new high-energy-density battery
Tesla’s advanced battery research group has released a new paper on a new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years.
More companies join Net Zero Buildings Pledge
Cannon Design will eliminate its embodied carbon by 2030, and Schneider Electric aims to reach net zero supply chain by 2050.
UK trade bodies to create net-zero building standard
A group of construction bodies has come together to develop a building standard for net-zero carbon buildings.
Clark Pacific to near 100% renewable energy
Clark Pacific will install solar arrays across all of its facilities, transitioning its consumption to nearly 100% renewable energy.
Clark Pacific to near 100% renewable energy
Clark Pacific will install solar arrays across all of its facilities, transitioning its consumption to nearly 100% renewable energy.
XCMG pushes for carbon neutrality by 2049
XCMG released a program of action (PoA) for peak carbon and carbon neutrality, detailing sustainable transformation paths.
Asphalt industry plans to reach net zero by 2050
The asphalt industry in the United States plans to improve technology and to use all renewable energy in its operations
WGBC sets new requirements for the construction sector
The WorldGBC expanded the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment with new requirements for property and construction firms to reduce carbon emissions.
Global building sector launches Carbon Action Networks
Organization Building Transparency launched tools to help reduce embodied carbon emissions, namely two Carbon Action Networks.
ACC, more Foods sign Business Ambition for 1.5°C
Holcim subsidiary ACC (materials - India), Hill & Smith (construction and engineering - UK) and Nomad Foods (food and beverage - UK) have signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge.
UK house builders agree to sector-wide net zero plan
Agreed through the Future Homes Task Force, the plan includes an agreement to build homes that are “zero-carbon ready and sustainable by 2025”.
UK construction industry sets out framework to net zero
The framework sets out headline commitments for carbon reduction at a sector level, along with a series of measures and metrics to track progress.
Galliford Try and Henry Boot target net-zero carbon by 2030
Galliford Try and Henry Boot have become the latest construction firms to set formal targets for achieving net-zero emissions by 2030.