Peter Tse, business manager, Sustainable Construction Group at BSRIA, said: “Government has now acted, setting out its net zero carbon stall and leading the global challenge by addressing the UK’s carbon footprint with the decision to implement the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), creating a legally binding net zero carbon target for 2050.

“The task ahead is truly challenging given the UK is currently significantly behind the targets set out in both the fourth and fifth carbon budgets. However, it is encouraging to see many businesses already leading the way, with strong commitments and swift progress and a new Net Zero Taskforce launched to support the private sector’s transition to a net zero carbon future.”

BSRIA has placed itself at the forefront of this issue, with this year’s iteration of its flagship annual Briefing titled ‘A Climate of Change – how future technology and improved processes could secure energy efficiency and wellbeing’.

The BSRIA Briefing will take place in London on Friday 15 November 2019.