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Carbon Emissions (Buildings)
02 February 2022
Lead MP
Duncan Baker
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Climate
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Duncan Baker raised concerns about carbon emissions (buildings) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Moves to require the reporting of whole-life carbon emissions from buildings and setting limits on embodied carbon in construction. Emphasises the need to regulate embodied carbon as part of climate change efforts, highlighting current unregulated status and global trends towards regulation.
Duncan Baker
Con
Orpington
Calls for legislation to address embodied carbon emissions in construction, noting that while operational carbon is being reduced through existing government initiatives, the same cannot be said of embodied carbon. Highlights the need for regulation given the significant impact of construction on total carbon emissions and the readiness of industry for such measures.
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