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The Problem with Net Zero: Definitions, targets & benchmarks

Definitions are necessary in order to understand what, how, when, where and why we must tackle emissions from the built environment. Clear definitions help stakeholders to set accurate targets and benchmarks across the construction sector, against which progress can be measured and assessed. Stakeholders need to be equipped with the correct information in order to decarbonise their own emissions as well as advocate for wider industry transformation.

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July 2023

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Appeal to De Jonge: 'Come up with a CO2 requirement for construction'

Appeal to De Jonge: 'Come up with a CO2 requirement for construction'

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million To Support Resilient and Efficient Building Energy Codes and Save American Families Money

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million To Support Resilient and Efficient Building Energy Codes and Save American Families Money

Canada may have just created the first efficient building retrofit market. The U.S. should take note

Canada may have just created the first efficient building retrofit market. The U.S. should take note

World’s largest real estate certification powered by BREEAM In-Use for Dutch investors Vesteda

World’s largest real estate certification powered by BREEAM In-Use for Dutch investors Vesteda

Zero Carbon Merri-bek

Zero Carbon Merri-bek

June 2023

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The Built Environment – Designing for people, place and planet

The Built Environment – Designing for people, place and planet

Filling the Gap - Transforming Energy Efficiency in Britain's Homes

Filling the Gap - Transforming Energy Efficiency in Britain's Homes

WWF & Frontier Economics

Cambridge Adopts Historic Building Emissions Regulations; Reinforces Role as National Climate Leader

Cambridge Adopts Historic Building Emissions Regulations; Reinforces Role as National Climate Leader

City of Cambridge

Lighting a fire under Europe’s green buildings policies

Lighting a fire under Europe’s green buildings policies

Corporate Knights

Seattle Releases Plan to Curb Climate Pollution from Buildings

Seattle Releases Plan to Curb Climate Pollution from Buildings

May 2023

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ASHRAE Publishes First Zero Energy and Zero Carbon Building Evaluation Standard

ASHRAE Publishes First Zero Energy and Zero Carbon Building Evaluation Standard

January 2023

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Setting the standard for net zero

Setting the standard for net zero

Construction Management

The 2021 Energy Monitoring Report and findings

The 2021 Energy Monitoring Report and findings

London Government

December 2022

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Canada: Net Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Buildings In Quebec In Record Time

Canada: Net Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Buildings In Quebec In Record Time