In this first progress report, the authors argue that the Market Transformation Action Agenda for the Built Environment is visible in many individual but still separate efforts. Transparency and accountability of operational as well as whole life carbon emissions of building projects, based on common standards, are the cornerstone of a profound market change to […]
This document, “Achieving net-zero buildings: key actions for market transformation” examines the urgent need to decarbonize the building sector. According to the annual UNEP Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction, the sector is responsible for 37% of energy-related carbon emissions (or 21% of total greenhouse gas emissions), of which over two-thirds were from the energy […]
Challenges and opportunities in conducting whole life carbon analysis to achieve net-zero goals in the building industry.
Minoro, a new online platform designed to help accelerate the decarbonization of buildings has been launched. Developed by Grimshaw in collaboration with over 20 supporting organizations including World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), RIBA, Architecture 2030, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and several national Green Building Councils from across the globe, Minoro – […]
Built Environment Market Transformation Action Agenda aims to tackle barriers hindering the achievement of a net zero built environment by promoting collaboration among stakeholders along the value chain.
Real estate is the world’s most valuable asset class, representing two-thirds of global wealth. With construction-related activities making up more than 13% of global GDP and 12% of employment, its size means it contributes to over one-third of final energy use globally, generates nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions and consumes 40% of raw […]
Great Lakes region, 14 June 2023: The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) and the US Business Council for Sustainable Development (USBCSD), both partners of the WBCSD’s Global Network, hosted a webinar on net zero on 31 May 2023. As part of the jointly-led Great Lakes Carbon Collaborative connecting companies with decarbonization commitments to other like minded-companies and organizations in the region […]