EPCs ‘not fit for purpose’, government told

Calling net zero “the economic opportunity of the 21^st century”, the UK’s independent national review of decarbonisation has urged the country to act quickly to maximise investment, opportunities and jobs amid global competition.

As COP27 got underway in Egypt, the EU voted overwhelmingly for a major shakeup of corporate disclosures, making ESG a core part of the annual reporting process.

The White House has published a blueprint for rules to govern automated systems to ensure they don’t interfere with people’s rights or exacerbate inequalities.

Mayor Eric Adams has signed an executive order requiring the city’s capital project agencies – such as the department of design and construction – to use more sustainable materials, equipment and sustainability assessments.

Alongside a 2045 net neutrality target and tens of billions in spending on green initiatives, the Golden State has passed rules that could lead to cleaner, denser cities.

Moves to make climate reporting mandatory in countries around the world will force landlords to adopt leases with data sharing clauses, experts have warned.

Proposals from the European Commission to set minimum energy standards for buildings have ramped up after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. PlaceTech sets out everything that real estate needs to know about this policy update.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules that would require companies to disclose a raft of climate-related metrics, drawing criticism from some investors.

The built environment has made no progress in reducing emissions related to construction, according to a “hard-hitting” Environmental Audit Committee report calling for mandatory whole-life carbon assessments.