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Despite an increase in energy efficiency investment and lower energy intensity, the building and construction sector's energy consumption and CO2 emissions have rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic to an all-time high, a new report ...

In 2021, building energy efficiency investments rose 16% to US$ 237 billion, but floor space growth outpaced efficiency efforts

In 2021, investments in building energy efficiency increased by 16% to USD 237 billion, but growth in floor space outpaced efficiency efforts The sector’s 2021 operational energy-related CO2emissions were up 5 per cent over 2020 and 2 per cent over the pre-pandemic peak in 2019

In 2021, investments in building energy efficiency increased by 16% to USD 237 billion, but growth in floor space outpaced efficiency efforts...

Released at the latest round of the UN COP27 climate summit in Egypt, the 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction finds that the sector accounted for over 34 per cent of energy demand and around 37 per cent of energy and process-related CO2 emissions in 2021.The

A post-pandemic rebound saw energy and emissions from the buildings sector reach an all time high.

Investments in sustainable building methods increased 16% last year. These efforts may not be enough to counteract construction-induced carbon emissions.

Carbon emissions hit an all-time high last year as construction rebounded from the Covid-induced lockdowns - putting efforts to decarbonize by 2050 at risk - according to a new United Nations report.

CO2 emissions from the global construction sector have rebounded from the lows seen during the Covid-19 pandemic to sit at an all-time high, a UN report has found.

A UK team of experts which advises the United Nations, G20 and World Bank has called for a zero target to be set for new plastic pollution by 2040.