More than 95% of firms working in the built environment think whole life carbon calculations and targets should be mandatory for construction projects, according to a new survey.

UK Built Environment Declares, an environmental campaign group backed by nearly 2,000 firms working across the construction sector, revealed the findings of the survey as the UN COP26 climate conference got underway.

The research found 19 out of 20 respondents want whole life carbon calculations to be compulsory and a factor in determining whether projects are approved for planning.

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