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

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

CO2nstruct Zero 8th Quarterly Performance Framework
The Construction Leadership Council today publishes its 8th progress update to its CO2nstruct Zero Performance Framework
1 October 2024

CLC Spring Budget 2024 Representation
Mark Reynolds writes to the Treasury with Construction’s Requests for the 2024 Spring Budget
24 January 2024

The Future Homes and Buildings Standards 2023 consultation
DLUHC has launched the Future Homes and Buildings Standards 2023 consultation
14 December 2023