The World Green Building Council has released the Advancing Net Zero Status Report 2021 which highlights leadership action from Green Building Councils and the building and construction sector towards achieving total sector decarbonisation.

The report showcases action from the Green Building Council network including the 27 GBCs participating in WorldGBC’s global Advancing Net Zero project, as well as signatories to the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment.

The report includes:

• Examples of leading GBC action, including a world map showing participation in the project and a timeline of milestones such as release dates for schemes and reports for the past year
• Net Zero trends & innovation on legislative and technological levels, and a myth buster section that addresses common misconceptions about net zero buildings.
• Success stories highlighting how Commitment signatories are embedding net zero buildings into their operations.
• A list of all current Commitment signatories, and a summary of highlights from the year.
• An update on WorldGBC global advocacy efforts in relation to COP26 climate action agenda, contributions to deliver COP26 programme, and how the building and construction sector can join the Race to Zero.
• Editorials from three GBCs on leadership in their markets: Hong Kong, Norway, and New Zealand.
• Thought pieces and examples of initiatives, projects and programmes from WorldGBC partners covering the increasing value proposition for net zero.

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