Authored by Hunziker, R. et al., published by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) | March 2025

This report presents a 12-step action plan to scale the development of net-zero buildings and accelerate decarbonization across the sector, which accounts for 37% of global energy-related emissions. It emphasizes that technical solutions exist but require broader market adoption, clearer definitions, and stronger incentives. Featuring global case studies, the report calls for robust certification systems, policy alignment, and investor engagement to enable systemic transformation in the built environment.

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