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Infrastructure development has contributed largely to our economic growth but also to carbon emissions. Roughly one-fifth of emissions from #infrastructure and the built environment sector are from hard-to-abate materials like cement and steel. Our latest article from our international Capital Projects & Infrastructure community provides a sustainable framework infrastructure developers can apply to procure green materials for infrastructure and buildings: a critical step in reaching net zero. Read how: https://pwc.to/3NMxLDN  #GreenBuildingMaterials #sustainability We are open for a dialogue on more possibilities to reach net zero!

🌟 We're delighted to see the launch of Five Client Carbon Commitments, a five-point plan for the construction industry to transition to net zero. 5️⃣ This client-led initiative which comprises five commitments or pledges for client organisations: 1. Procure for low carbon construction and provide incentives in our contracts 2. Set phase out dates for fossil fuel use 3. Eliminate the most carbon intensive concrete products 4. Eliminate the most carbon intensive steel products 5. Adopt PAS 2080, Carbon Management in Infrastructure, as a common standard 🌎 Our Executive Director Andy Murray commented: “ConstructZero is a great industry initiative aligned to the recommendations from our own Net Zero Position Paper that we launched alongside COP26. The power of this initiative is its simplicity of the pledges focusing on five areas where construction can make the biggest impact – using an A to E scale in the style of energy performance ratings familiar to us all brings to life practical steps we can take to move from E to A as quickly and as deliberately as we can. The Major Projects Association endorses and supports this great initiative.” ➡ Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/en7J86ya Manon Bradley Sascha Flint Myrna Rickards Ashleigh Walsh Ellie Gregory Ruth Francis Andrew Kidd Construction Leadership Council Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) #netzero #majorprojects #sustainability #lowcarbonconstruction #constructzero

Regulation of ‘embodied carbon’ is urgently required to accelerate the decarbonisation of the built environment, according to industry professionals who gathered to discuss the role that building materials play in the country’s journey to net zero. 

Sustainability has become an important topic in the construction industry over the past few years. As the world chases the goal of net-zero emissions, it places a lot of pressure on companies to lower their construction carbon footprint. Some countries have prioritised these goals and are well on their way to achieving them; Denmark is a great example of this, with strict regulatory requirements for the maximum volume of greenhouse gas emissions for new buildings. It wouldn’t surprise me to see more countries implementing similarly strict regulations in the future, so engineering and construction companies need to be ready for this transition! My blog post from earlier this year goes into further details, check it out here → https://lnkd.in/eD_zzJ5A #ConstructionSustainability #NetZero #ConstructionRegulations

What is Sustainablity? It is meeting of needs of what is need in the present while not compromising what is needed in the future. Making sure the people in the present and the people in the future are happy with what they have.This applies to construction when a building is able to maintain for a very long period of time. In construction, more renewable resources needs to be utilized because the industry itself plays a big impact on the worlds resources. Alternatively or addtionally, the construction industry needs to start building around the existing natural environment(like it shows in the picture below) so the those in the future can have what we have. For more information on the impact and description of sustainable construction, watch this video: https://lnkd.in/eFXJ9tMz #FIU_CM #FIUCM #BCN4570 #Sustainability #FIUConstructionManagement #ConstructionManagement #FIUMossschool #FIUsustainability

The built sector contributes between 45 to 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions of which construction plays a huge part. A new report published by McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum suggests that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions – from building to real estate to infrastructure – can be reduced by up to 75 per cent by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy. This means the built sector will be able to shed up to 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide in the next three decades through efficient and sustainable operations and business models. The report notes that circularity will create substantial economic advantages, with the potential to yield an annual net profit gain of up to $46bn by 2030 and $360bn by 2050. To talk about the challenges and opportunities that decarbonisation presents to the global built environment, Gulf Business spoke to Rodrigo Fernandes, Director of ES(D)G, Bentley Systems. #decarbonization #builtenvironment Here are excerpts from the conversation:

Global Decarbonization in 2024! In 2024, the urgency of global decarbonization has gained prominence. While the construction industry stands as a key sector for the world economy, it poses a formidable challenge in reducing carbon emissions. Referred to as embodied carbon, emissions arising from material sourcing and production, logistics, and construction activities collectively contribute to over 16% of global CO2 emissions, necessitating urgent efforts toward decarbonization. Within the construction value chain, various solutions and initiatives aimed at decarbonization are emerging. The industry finds itself at a critical stage, requiring strategic decisions to address the pressing need for decarbonization. This report from Deloitte suggests the following solution themes designed to speed up decarbonizing the construction sector, offering a pragmatic pathway forward. 1. Increase awareness around embodied carbon. 2. Activate and aggregate demand. 3. Adopt policies to stimulate demand for low- and zero-carbon assets. 4. Stimulate the development of low-carbon solutions through policies. 5. Develop and adopt alternative materials. 6. Roll out low-emissions equipment. 7. Develop talent and increase knowledge sharing. 8. Make design and execution more efficient. 9. Update design and material standards 10. Generate green financing standards and expand investment. 11. Invest in low-carbon cement and concrete pathways. 12. Scale low-carbon steel production. 13. Adopt more holistic contract models and public-private partnerships. 14. Secure supply of renewable energy and build distribution infrastructure. 15. Increase circularity and systems thinking. #climatechange #innovation #constructionmaterial #circulareconomy #sustainability #decarbonizingconstruction #energyanalysis #globalindustries #co2emmissions #embodiedcarbon #lowemmissionequipment #greenfinancing #knowledgesharing #renewablenergy #lowcarbonfuture #circularity #systemsthinking

Interesting read on Global Decarbonization in 2024!

New Blog Alert: "The Challenge to Avoid Greenwashing in Construction" 🏗️🌍 As the UK accelerates toward net-zero by 2050, the construction industry holds immense responsibility. But how do we ensure our sustainability efforts are real and impactful, avoiding the trap of greenwashing? At Matter, we believe in meaningful change. From reducing carbon footprints to integrating renewable energy, our projects are built on integrity, innovation, and measurable results. Explore how we’re making construction truly sustainable in our latest blog. Let’s build a greener future, together. 👉Read more: https://lnkd.in/dX53GhvR #Sustainability #GreenConstruction #NetZero2050 #EnvironmentalImpact #WeareMatter Christina H.

Roughly one-fifth of emissions from #infrastructure and the #builtenvironment sector are from hard-to-abate materials like cement and steel. Our latest article from our international Capital Projects & Infrastructure community provides a sustainable framework infrastructure developers can apply to procure green materials for infrastructure and buildings: a critical step in reaching net zero. https://lnkd.in/eafTdm6R