The construction industry is responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions and hard infrastructure is thought to be the second largest driver of man-made biodiversity loss, in part tied to the resources we extract from nature.
Amanda Williams FIEMA CEnv, Head of Environmental Sustainability at CIOB, emphasises the need to view nature not as a cost or risk, but as a vital part of decision-making in every project. By addressing the gap in green skills within the industry, we can better understand the impacts of the value chain on biodiversity loss and climate change. As an industry, the construction sector must ensure that considering the impact on nature is an integral part of the construction process.
