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UKGBC tools up to tackle embodied carbon at critical moment for delivering net zero
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has mobilised a cross-industry team of 70+ experts to support its work on tackling embodied carbon emissions.
4 May, 2023
UKGBC launches new guidance to empower the built environment to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain
Alongside the climate crisis, we face an ecological crisis in which biodiversity in the UK…
3 May, 2023
Energy security requires Government to end vast energy waste from homes and buildings
UKGBC responds to the Government’s announcements on its ‘Energy Security Day’ The Government has today…
30 Mar, 2023
Decisive action needed to improve UK’s adaptation to intensifying climate change threats
UKGBC responds to the Climate Change Committee report on England’s adaptation progress and assessment of…
29 Mar, 2023
UKGBC welcomes energy efficiency investment
UKGBC has today welcomed news that the Government has awarded £1.8 billion to upgrade social homes and public buildings, but urges long-term action is needed.
22 Mar, 2023
IPCC Report: Built environment can deliver viable solutions – but only with the political will to scale
UKGBC responds to the report which outlines how a liveable future is possible if Governments…
20 Mar, 2023
UKGBC joins Government’s Energy Efficiency Taskforce
Today (16 March) the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that is has assembled a…
16 Mar, 2023
UKGBC announces new Embodied Ecological Impacts Task Group
In our current climate and ecological crises our industry is getting more comfortable with measuring…
16 Mar, 2023
Spring Budget: energy efficiency at scale still missing piece of the puzzle
UKGBC responds to the government’s Spring Budget 2023, particularly on its Energy Efficiency Task Force.…
15 Mar, 2023
Future Homes Standard is a golden opportunity to deliver zero-carbon, climate-resilient homes
UKGBC reacts to the Future Homes Hub Task Group Report on Refining the 2025 Future…
2 Mar, 2023
Biodiversity Net Gain plans include both welcome decisions and missed opportunities
UKGBC reacts to the Government’s published response to its consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain regulations…
23 Feb, 2023
Smith Mordak announced as new Chief Executive of UKGBC
The leading network championing the sustainability of the built environment welcomes industry trailblazer, Smith Mordak,…
21 Feb, 2023
