‘Smarter’ buildings key to accelerating decarbonisation goals: study
Decarbonising the built environment will be key to accelerating the path to net zero, with buildings currently accounting for 40% of global emissions.
Decarbonisation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across business operations, energy systems and value chains to help mitigate climate change. For organisations, decarbonisation involves cutting emissions through measures such as improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy, electrifying operations, reducing Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, and developing long-term net zero strategies. It has become a central pillar of corporate sustainability, driven by regulation, investor expectations and climate commitments.
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Decarbonising the built environment will be key to accelerating the path to net zero, with buildings currently accounting for 40% of global emissions.
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