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Net Zero

Supporting the Just Transition to ensure the construction sector is ready for the challenge by mapping out and connecting initiatives.

Vision

‘Driving a just transition to being net zero in embodied carbon, industry operations and over the asset life cycles.’

Working Group
Co-Chairs

Gordon Nelson
Federation of Master Builders
Stephen Good
BE-ST

Working Group Initiatives

Listed below are the key initiatives being taken forward by the Net Zero Working Group.

Support the development and delivery of a Net Zero Just Transition Plan for the Built Environment & Construction (Themes: procuring for value, building a skilled labour force, an innovative, internationally competitive industry, delivering consistent, sustainable standards, and maximising the manufacturing base).

Milestones and key dates
  • Work Package 1, completed Q3 2023
  • Plan published Q4, 2023
  • Next Phase Q4 2024
Progress: Underway

Establish the Net Zero Working Group's role as "Strategic Coordination" group for Scotland's BE&C Net Zero activity. Objective is to declutter existing landscape by making it more transparent, connected, and navigable.

Milestones and key dates
  • Initial phase, Q4, 2024
Progress: Underway

Map current 'known' Net Zero activity at a strategic, tactical, and operational level.

Milestones and key dates
  • Initial scoping phase Q2 2024
Progress: Underway

Scope and develop an enhanced Knowledge Exchange Platform to support better collaboration, sharing, and learning across BE&C Net Zero Ecosystem.

Milestones and key dates
  • Launch Knowledge Exchange Platform Q4 2024
  • Comprehensive and regularly updated programme of content/initiatives/events 2024-2026
Progress: Underway

Scope and develop a pragmatic Net Zero delivery Route Map for the Built Environment with a focus on construction including clear links to regulatory and policy standards.

Milestones and key dates
  • Launch BE&C delivery Route Map Q4 2024
  • Establish methodology for deploying the Route Map Guidance, tools & resources Q4 2025
Progress: Underway

Develop a vehicle/campaign that focuses on honest, science based Net Zero messaging that will remove barriers.

Milestones and key dates
  • Scoping Q2 2024
Progress: To start

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