BRE welcomes new UK government and calls for decarbonisation of the built environment HEADER

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05 July 2024

BRE welcomes new UK government and calls for decarbonisation of the built environment

Gillian Charlesworth, CEO of the Building Research Establishment (BRE), commented on the result of the UK election:

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“I want to congratulate the Prime Minister and his Government on their appointment and look forward to the implementation of ambitious manifesto pledges to decarbonise the UK economy and drive the energy transition forward."

BRE welcomes new UK government and calls for decarbonisation of the built environment

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“This Parliament begins as the UK finds itself at a major crossroads on its net zero journey. The international scientific community is clear that significant progress must be made by 2030 to reduce emissions and limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C. "

For over 40 years, BRE has championed the impacts of transformation in the built environment not only on the climate, but on societal, health and economic outcomes.”

– Gillian Charlesworth, CEO of the Building Research Establishment (BRE)

“With the built environment being the UK’s second largest source of carbon emissions, it is imperative the Government’s upcoming industrial strategy is delivered in close partnership with the sector to unlock and accelerate action towards the clean heat transition, improving existing housing stock and leading the way on building standards."