Best Practices: Planning For Net Zero Carbon Buildings
Susan Clarke
Ben Hext
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Executive Summary
The past 12 months have seen a huge number of organizations announce pledges to become net zero carbon. Real estate, facilities and sustainability directors are on the front line for operationalizing these ambitions and driving action at the building level. This report analyses the different strategic options for achieving net zero buildings and sets out guidance on how facility executives should define their strategy. The research finds that firms should develop a blended programme spanning efficiency, green electricity and offsets, and prioritize the transparency of their emission reduction programmes.Facility Executives Need A Clear Pathway To Net Zero
There Is No Single Definition Of Net Zero Carbon Buildings
Soft Regulatory Drivers Are Driving A Gradual Change In The Market
The Path To Net Zero Buildings Is Riddled With Multiple Pitfalls
Firms Have A Broad Range Of Options For Decarbonizing Buildings
Real Estate Executives Must Look Beyond Market-Based Mechanisms To Decarbonize Buildings
Facility Executives Must Be Ready To Go To Battle To Secure Funding For Decarbonization Programmes
Seven Recommendations To Drive Forward Your Net Zero Carbon Buildings Plan
Figure 2. Drivers For Net Zero Carbon Buildings Impacting Investors, Landlords And Occupiers
Figure 3. Market Instruments And Building-Level Emission Reduction Strategies
Figure 4. Benefits And Limitations of Eight Decarbonization Strategies
Figure 5. Real Estate Executives Are Balancing Multiple Programmes In The Next Three Years
Figure 6. Two Pathways To Net Zero Carbon Buildings
About the Authors
Susan Clarke
Research Director
Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace managem...
Ben Hext
Industry Analyst
Ben is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. His current agenda covers hardware and software solutions for energy management, on-site power ...
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