Early adoption policies for the next government
1. Make the Future Homes/ Building Standard fit for purpose
Align with the industry backed metrics and reporting processes of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard.
Legislate the reporting and limiting of embodied carbon. Refer to cross-industry Policy Position Paper.
2. Incentivise retrofit and circularity
Align financial incentives to prioritise retrofit.
Establish material banks and material passporting nationally.
3. Ensure a just and green transition
Create a nationwide green jobs strategy to utilise the construction sector’s national reach in green job creation.
The Foundations needed to support the building blocks to succeed long-term
Provide climate literacy at a national scale.
Align the economy with well-being and planetary limits.
Safeguard future generations’ ability to act.
Foster climate leadership through reforms and working with local authorities.
These policies form part of our Building Blocks manifesto for the next Government.
We encourage parliamentarians to pledge their support for these critical policies ahead of the general election.
Endorsements for early adoption policies
