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Momentum is building behind sustainable construction research with the University of Derby launching the UK’s first Institute of Carbonomics. Backed by Intercontinental Exchange and McDonald’s UK and Ireland, the institute will drive evidence-based strategies for decarbonising business operations. The focus is expected to support Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Whole Life Carbon reduction, both recognised as essential for achieving net zero Whole Life Carbon in the built environment.

Gresham House’s acquisition of SUSI Partners signals major change in financing for sustainable building design and infrastructure. With assets set to exceed £10 billion, the enlarged platform can direct more capital to energy-efficient buildings, low carbon design, and eco-design for buildings. Construction firms working on retrofitting or new net zero carbon buildings may gain stronger opportunities for funding, opening pathways aligned with Circular Economy in construction and resource efficiency in construction.

Updated modelling of the 1.5˚C pathway highlights an urgent need for decarbonising the built environment. The construction sector remains a key challenge due to the Embodied Carbon in materials such as cement and steel. The research reinforces the need for sustainable building practices, lifecycle assessment, and the use of renewable building materials to cut the carbon footprint of construction. Greater adoption of low Embodied Carbon materials and circular construction strategies is required to meet international climate goals.

At NYCW 2025, climate risk rose to the forefront of investor conversations, demonstrating the move from moral commitments to financial mobilisation. Developers and infrastructure stakeholders are now expected to integrate sustainable building practices and provide robust Life Cycle Cost analysis to secure capital. This shift places sustainable construction at the centre of financial decision-making, pushing the sector to focus on building lifecycle performance and Whole Life Carbon outcomes.

London Stock Exchange data suggests falling carbon intensity across portfolios but rising absolute emissions. For construction firms, this means markets are demanding deeper carbon footprint reduction and net zero carbon strategies, not incremental improvements. Embedding environmental sustainability in construction, carbon neutral construction, and consistent environmental product declarations (EPDs) is increasingly tied to long-term investment credibility.

Although Kent County Council’s retreat from its climate emergency commitments shows uneven political support, the wider trajectory for green construction is clear. Sustainability in construction is no longer optional. Low carbon building, eco-friendly construction, and sustainable material specification are becoming defining measures of resilience for companies aiming to thrive in a Climate Change-constrained global economy.