The Australian Government is reviewing its climate change policies to take stock of Australia’s progress in reducing emissions, and ensure the Government’s policies remain effective in achieving Australia’s 2030 target and Paris Agreement commitments.

Buildings are a major energy consumer and account for almost a quarter of total Australian emissions. The built environment provides a great opportunity in terms of implementing innovative low/zero carbon technology. ASBEC’s Low Carbon, High Performance outlines a clear policy roadmap for realising this opportunity.

Achieving a reduction in carbon emissions in the built environment and other high emitting sectors, however, requires a step-change approach through strong policies that will ensure alignment and coordination of regulatory frameworks at the Federal and State/Territory level to Australia’s Paris Commitment.

Read the full ASBEC submission here.