The UK government and Eni have secured a £2 billion investment to deliver the world’s most advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Liverpool Bay. This initiative will trap and store up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ annually through the 2030s, supporting net zero whole life carbon objectives and strengthening the region’s status in environmental sustainability in construction. With 2,000 new jobs expected, the HyNet carbon transport and storage pipeline contract signifies a...

The UK Government’s investment of £300 million in developing domestic supply chains for offshore wind is set to drive environmental sustainability in construction and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported components. This funding aims to strengthen local manufacturing, catalyse green construction jobs and attract international investment into the low carbon building sector. The initiative supports the UK’s net zero whole life carbon objectives by focusing on supply chain transparency...

India has launched a major initiative to decarbonise the steel sector with a shift towards hydrogen-based direct reduced iron production. This development could lower the embodied carbon in steel, setting a precedent for low carbon construction materials in both the Indian and global markets. Reducing embodied carbon in materials is central to achieving net zero whole life carbon targets for new builds, impacting the carbon footprint of construction worldwide. Artificial intelligence is...

Recent government regulations will require smart functionality in heat pumps and electric heating appliances, driving improvements in energy-efficient buildings and supporting access to cheaper tariffs. This step enhances resource efficiency in construction and aligns with environmental sustainability in construction by reducing operational carbon and enabling whole life carbon assessment in the built environment. Latest data from MCS shows a surge in domestic clean technology installations,...

Global sustainability news in construction is increasingly focused on decarbonising the built environment and implementing robust operational carbon reductions across the sector. The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Net Zero Imperative is accelerating the push for net zero whole life carbon, emphasising practical strategies for achieving measurable carbon footprint reduction and regulatory compliance. ULI’s initiatives highlight whole life carbon assessment and life cycle thinking in...

London’s Balfron Tower and Trellick Tower continue to set benchmarks for sustainable construction and environmental sustainability in construction. Recent regeneration plans revealed by Studio Egret West and Ab Rogers emphasise low carbon design and reuse of existing buildings, prioritising the reduction of whole life carbon and embodied carbon. These upgrades illustrate the importance of whole life carbon assessment and life cycle cost analysis, demonstrating a shift toward sustainable...

Retrofitting iconic brutalist housing in London, such as the Balfron Tower and Trellick Tower, is demonstrating the value of sustainable building design and eco-design for buildings. Upgrades are targeting energy-efficient buildings and improving occupant standards, while whole life carbon assessments and lifecycle assessment principles are applied to reduce both operational carbon and embodied carbon. Retaining and enhancing existing structures supports resource efficiency in construction,...

Holcim has announced its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy, signalling strong commitment to sustainable construction and environmental sustainability in construction. This move, aligned with its upcoming North American listing, prioritises the adoption and development of low carbon design and low carbon construction materials. Holcim’s focus aims to address the carbon footprint of construction across the supply chain and foster net zero whole life carbon solutions in the global sector. Holcim’s...

Holcim’s new ‘NextGen Growth 2030’ strategy places sustainable construction at the forefront of its goals, with a focus on decarbonising the built environment through ambitious reductions in embodied carbon and embodied carbon in materials. This move comes alongside the company’s North America unit listing and mirrors growing trends toward net zero carbon buildings in the global building materials sector. The plan emphasises whole life carbon and whole life carbon assessment, reflecting...

Holcim has introduced its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy to strengthen its role as a key partner in sustainable construction worldwide. The focus emphasises innovation, decarbonising the built environment, and advanced building solutions to integrate environmental sustainability in construction. Strategic investment, including the planned listing of Holcim’s North American operations, aims to support transformation in sustainable building design and accelerate low carbon construction materials...