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

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

Energy Calculation as a Service (ECaaS)
MHCLG publishes guidance on Energy calculation as a service (EcaaS)
6 February 2025

Increasing Uptake of Electric Vehicles in the Construction Industry
Report identifies actions to increase uptake of electric vehicles in the construction industry
20 November 2024