ISG report lays bare scale of task to reach zero carbon targets

By Dave Rogers2021-05-12T05:00:00

Existing built environment will need huge overhaul to hit 2050 figure, contractor adds

A report commissioned by ISG has said the UK’s built environment needs to reduce its energy consumption by approximately 80% if the country is to meet its 2050 net-zero carbon target.

The findings, carried out by the Centre for Economics and Business Research, said all UK regions have some way to go to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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