Business Case for organisations in the UK construction industry to set Science-Based Targets

Hannah Clement discusses key drivers for large organisations in the UK construction industry, to set and adhere to, science-based carbon reduction targets.

Science-based targets (SBT’s) are a relatively new phenomenon that involve setting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with climate science, in order to future-proof growth and reduced the impact of dangerous climate change. Led by the science-based target initiative, companies in the UK construction industry setting a SBT will send a clear message to policy makers that businesses are committed to playing their part in decarbonising the economy. The report identifies a key list of business drivers that can form a strong business case for organisations looking to set and adhere to a SBT.

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