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What the Climate Change Committee's Advice for the Seventh Carbon Budget Means for the Built Environment

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The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published its advice for the UK's Seventh Carbon Budget (2038–2042), recommending the most ambitious emissions reduction target yet: a cap of 535 MtCO₂e.

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Decarbonisation at each stage of a road infrastructure project

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Decarbonising roads has become a key focus in the global push to reach net zero by 2050.

6 pioneering early adopters leading the way in decarbonising roads.

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Early adopters play a crucial role in determining how well new and innovative technologies spread and are accepted across an industry.

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Decarbonising roads at the local level - why and how?

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Due to their unique responsibilities and influence, local authorities can be an effective avenue for enacting successful decarbonisation plans. This article explores why and how local authorities are decarbonising the UK's roads.

What does the UK's Sixth Carbon Budget mean for the built environment?

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Set in 2021, the UK’s Sixth Carbon Budget is the most recent and requires carbon emissions to be reduced by 78% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels.

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Decarbonising the built environment: Collaboration and the circular economy

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Collaboration and circular practices are crucial to decarbonising the built environment. This article explores innovations to help reduce the impact of your build.

Four Lessons the Construction Sector Can Learn From Other Industries About Reaching Net Zero

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This article explores four industries: shipping, agriculture, aviation and automotive, to consider which innovations could act as inspiration to achieve net zero in the construction sector.

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From Embodied Carbon to Net Zero: What are the key sustainability terms used in construction?

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Sustainable terms used in the construction sector are often complex and evolving to adapt to changing requirements / environmental conditions.

What does embodied carbon regulation look like in the construction sector?

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Since the built environment accounts for 25% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions, it will be a key sector for emission reductions regulation and efforts going forward.