Tesla unveils new high-energy-density battery 12 Jun Construction Posted at 11:28h Tesla’s advanced battery research group has released a new paper on a new nickel-based battery that could last 100 years. Read More
More companies join Net Zero Buildings Pledge 07 Jun Construction Posted at 15:21h Cannon Design will eliminate its embodied carbon by 2030, and Schneider Electric aims to reach net zero supply chain by 2050. Read More
UK trade bodies to create net-zero building standard 17 May Construction Posted at 11:52h A group of construction bodies has come together to develop a building standard for net-zero carbon buildings. Read More
Clark Pacific to near 100% renewable energy 27 Apr Construction Posted at 17:48h Clark Pacific will install solar arrays across all of its facilities, transitioning its consumption to nearly 100% renewable energy. Read More
XCMG pushes for carbon neutrality by 2049 21 Feb Construction Posted at 17:52h XCMG released a program of action (PoA) for peak carbon and carbon neutrality, detailing sustainable transformation paths. Read More
Asphalt industry plans to reach net zero by 2050 07 Feb Construction Posted at 16:29h The asphalt industry in the United States plans to improve technology and to use all renewable energy in its operations Read More
WGBC sets new requirements for the construction sector 20 Sep Construction Posted at 18:36h The WorldGBC expanded the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment with new requirements for property and construction firms to reduce carbon emissions. Read More
Global building sector launches Carbon Action Networks 13 Sep Construction Posted at 14:13h Organization Building Transparency launched tools to help reduce embodied carbon emissions, namely two Carbon Action Networks. Read More
ACC, more Foods sign Business Ambition for 1.5°C 23 Aug Construction Posted at 15:26h Holcim subsidiary ACC (materials - India), Hill & Smith (construction and engineering - UK) and Nomad Foods (food and beverage - UK) have signed the Business Ambition for 1.5°C pledge. Read More
UK house builders agree to sector-wide net zero plan 02 Aug Construction Posted at 12:18h Agreed through the Future Homes Task Force, the plan includes an agreement to build homes that are “zero-carbon ready and sustainable by 2025”. Read More
