Net Zero & Biodiversity
Scope
Accelerating the sector’s transition to Net Zero and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
Mission
- Draw on the expertise of the Green Construction Board to drive action around the Construct Zero 9 priorities including:
- Construction activity: recycle & reduce waste and minimise whole life carbon impact of projects (targeting steel and cement).
- Buildings: minimise operational carbon through retrofit & higher energy efficiency standards for new buildings.
- Transport: accelerating the roll out of zero emission plant and vehicles.
- Enhance resource efficiency (water).
- Increase biodiversity and environmental net gain.
Governance
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News

An independent Review of Property Flood Resilience Published
An action plan to build the resilience of people and properties
17 October 2025

Construct Zero Performance Framework Consultation
Consultation opened to align with the 7th Carbon Budget
6 October 2025

Contracts for Innovation: Resource Efficient Construction Impacts
DESNZ in collaboration with Innovate UK will invest up to £3 million towards projects in the construction, chemicals and automotive sectors
15 August 2025

Improving the Energy Efficiency of Socially Rented Homes in England
MHCLG and DESNZ publish consultation
3 July 2025

Reformed Decent Homes Standard for Social and Privately Rented Homes
MHCLG publishes consultation
3 July 2025



