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Sustainability of the built environment

Inquiry

This inquiry will examine the sustainability of the built environment. It will look at the best routes to net zero for our future building needs from low carbon materials through to policies to minimise the whole life carbon impact of new buildings.

Read the call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry.

Work news

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Carbon assessments of buildings and targets to boost low carbon construction could come within years
Government responds to the Committee's report on sustainability of the built environment
30 September 2022
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Emissions must be reduced in the construction of buildings if the UK is to meet net zero, MPs warn
The Environmental Audit Committee publishes a report on construction as part of their Sustainability of the built environment inquiry
26 May 2022
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Ministers face questioning on how to reduce emissions associated with construction
Environmental Audit Committee hears from the Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing, and the Minister for Business, Energy and Corporate Responsibility
14 January 2022
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Net zero buildings: What materials are on offer and how can the planning system support sustainability?
The Environmental Audit Committee explores the sustainability of the built environment and embodied carbon
15 November 2021
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Embodied carbon and retrofitting policy under the microscope by MPs
The Environmental Audit Committee questions academics, industry professionals, the Chartered Institute of Building and the Green Alliance
19 October 2021
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Sustainability of the built environment examined
Environmental Audit Committee hears from witnesses including Lord Deben from the Climate Change Committee
8 July 2021
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Specialist Adviser vacancy for EAC inquiry into 'Sustainability of the built environment'
Can you help Parliament find the best routes to net zero for future building needs?
7 May 2021
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How can the construction industry become net zero ready?
The Environmental Audit Committee launches an inquiry on sustainability of the built environment
25 March 2021
Total results 8 (page 1 of 1)

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