'Vital part in building a net zero world': The hidden value of decarbonising the built environment

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New study by McKinsey & Company suggests decarbonising the built environment is not only possible, but could unlock huge business opportunities for those who move quickly

Major players in the built environment have the potential to slash emissions from the carbon-intensive sector by more than half by 2030 through the use of technologies that are already available. That...

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