Buildings account for a staggering 37 per cent of global energy related carbon emissions, yet we are falling dangerously behind in efforts to decarbonise this sector. If the built environment stands a chance of reaching its UN 2030 goals, we must act now to measure the carbon footprint of buildings to inform how we drive down emissions.
The 2023 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction launched by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, examines the progress towards the goal of halving emissions by 2030. The conclusion is alarming – buildings are not on track. And with emissions 15 percentage points behind, the gap is widening.
However, solutions to this problem already exist. We know how to insulate buildings, replace fossil fuel heating systems with electric alternatives, improve building performance, drive down embodied carbon, and decarbonise the grid. The challenge lies in accelerating action and implementing these solutions at scale and pace – all of which stems from effective carbon measurement systems. Read more
