How construction can play a concrete role in mitigating climate change

Buildings and construction are responsible for nearly 40 per cent of energy-related carbon emissions in the world – so we know where to start if we want to make a difference

The capacity to have a deep and meaningful impact through decarbonisation of the built environment is huge

Construction Declares is a global petition uniting all strands of construction and the built environment together to make a commitment to take positive action in response to climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse.

Its call for action is a simple yet powerful one: “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.”

Add to that the new US administration’s policy U-turn in both acknowledging and committing to fight climate change by appointing former ...