Can we have too much of a good thing when it comes to sustainability standards?

By Adam Mactavish 2023-11-21T22:33:00

The construction industry must eliminate unnecessary complexity to meet the UK’s ambitious decarbonisation targets

Chocolate, wine, cheese – we all know too much of a good thing can cause problems, but does this translate to how we look at sustainability performance?

In the UK, we have legally binding targets to achieve net zero by 2050 and reduce carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, compared to 1990 levels.

With 25% of UK emissions directly attributable to the built environment, hitting these targets will take a major step-change in how we approach building projects and manage existing stock.

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