Scotland provides highest value to UK’s £105bn net zero economy

Scotland and other regional clusters in the Midlands and Yorkshire provide the most value to the UK’s £105bn net zero economy, new figures have revealed. The post Scotland provides highest value to UK’s £105bn net zero economy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

A new standard for net zero buildings

The first completed version of the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard has been released. The standard aims to clarify what ‘net zero carbon’ means in UK buildings.

Galliford Try lands £16m Hartlepool school rebuild

St Helens Primary project targets net zero in operation

Recognition for Nabers

The Nabers UK Energy for Office ratings system is now recognised by the UK Net Zero Buildings Standard.

Councils call for rethink of policy that could ‘end net zero’ for homes

The Architects’ Journal Councils call for rethink of policy that could ‘end net zero’ for homes More than 60 councils, businesses and NGOs have signed a letter opposing the government’s plans to limit local authorities’ powers over environmental housebuilding standards The post Councils call for rethink of policy that could ‘end net zero’ for homes appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Vox - The tricky plan to pull CO2 out of the air 06042023

Will carbon dioxide removal work? It has to. Vox looks at actual progress to date compared to targets set by Governments

RICS - Infrastructure financing for social and environmental outcomes - with Global Infrastructure Hub 16052023

The OECD estimates that USD 6.9 trillion per year are needed up to 2050 for investment in infrastructure to meet development goals and create a low carbon, climate resilient future. According to the Global Infrastructure Hub, however, there is currently a multi-trillion-dollar gap in these required investments. How can we close the sustainability infrastructure gap? What global organisations are doing to scale up finance? What is the latest report on the state of investment in infrastructure?

FT - Europe and the US look to boost their lithium independence 17042023

As electric car sales grow, demand for lithium, a key component in EV batteries, has surged. China controls about 60 per cent of global lithium processing, through its vast network of refineries. As the FT’s Harry Dempsey reports, Europe and the US are both making moves to loosen China’s grip on the lithium supply chain, but it won’t be easy

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

RICS - The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) 2nd Edition Consultation, 17032023

The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) is set to become the world-leading standard for carbon measurement in the built environment. Widely used by professionals across the UK, and internationally, the second edition will establish a global benchmark for consistent carbon measurement at all project stages. The RICS is currently consulting on the second edition and is seeking feedback from those involved in all phases of construction projects.

Are Geopolymer Concrete and Cement the answer to taking carbon out of our structures?

Can net zero carbon targets be helped by a change in tax such as VAT to zero for refurbishment and reuse and 20% on new build?

What are the thoughts on C2C (Cradle to cradle) in the context of the built environment? Is it seen as a key element in the drive to NETZERO carbon? a