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The UK Green Building Council<\/a> (UKGBC) has launched a new industry task group which will develop an industry-led definition for net zero carbon buildings<\/h2>\n

The task group brings together over thirty experts from across the building value chain and is being supported by 12\u00a0leading industry bodies.<\/p>\n

Following the recent IPCC report and the Paris Climate Agreement, worldwide attention has switched to achieving \u201cnet zero emissions\u201d to escape the worst impacts of climate change.<\/p>\n

To answer this, a global campaign is being led by the World Green Building Council<\/a> \u2013 calling for all new buildings to be net zero carbon<\/a> in operation by 2030 and all existing buildings to achieve this standard by 2050.<\/p>\n

Richard Twinn, Senior Policy Advisor, UKGBC, who will be facilitating the task group said: \u201cThe construction and property industry is ready to make its contribution to the Paris Climate Agreement and start delivering net zero carbon buildings. But there is still a lack of clarity about what a net zero carbon building means in practice.<\/p>\n

“This initiative is aiming to move beyond discussions about specific tools and policies towards buildings that work as intended and achieve genuine net zero carbon. We are seeking to create an agreed industry-led definition for net zero carbon buildings in the UK, to ensure we are all working towards the same outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tassos\u00a0Kougionis, Principal Consultant \u2013 Residential, at BSRIA\u2019s Sustainable Construction Group, added: \u201cIt is crucial that BSRIA has a place at this new task group. Its remit is to examine what net zero carbon will mean for new buildings, including both construction standards used and the buildings\u2019 operational performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIts aim is to build industry consensus on a definition for net zero carbon buildings, which can then be used to advise project designs, planning requirements and building regulations.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn industry consultation on the task group suggestions and schemes will start in February, with the final results released in spring 2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew buildings of today will be the retrofits of the future, so it is essential to consider resilient new home designs, long-term operational performance and lifecycle elements now. At the same time, existing buildings will need to be upgraded and the grid will need to continue being decarbonised.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe climate change<\/a> challenge provides a great opportunity for innovation, leaner and more sustainable construction and for the development of buildings that achieve low environmental impact and high-quality standards for the user\/client.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese issues will be highlighted in more detail at next week\u2019s BSRIA Residential Network event \u2013 Building Better Homes Faster \u2013 Improve & Innovate in London on the morning of Friday 7th<\/sup> December.\u201d<\/p>\n

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