A net zero built environment sector by 2050 is achievable – but only with urgent government action, the UKGBC will tell world leaders at COP26 today.

More than 100 organisations led by the UK Green Building Council were today due to publish a Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for the nation’s built environment detailing the necessary actions they say government and industry must take to achieve net zero across the sector.

Former RIBA president and UKGBC chair Sunand Prasad will be on a panel with Lord Callanan, the minister for business, energy and corporate responsibility, at an event in the main COP26 venue to launch the report on COP’s dedicated day for cities and the built environment.

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