New York City mandated all capital project agencies to lower embodied carbon from municipal construction projects emission reduction , in collaboration with the private and non-profit sectors .”
Another important smart cities initiative is C40 , a global network of 100 mayors of the world ’ s leading cities that are united in action to confront the climate crisis .
The C40 has launched a tech initiative called the Cities Clean Construction Accelerator , designed to reduce embodied emissions by at least 50 % for all new buildings , major retrofits , and infrastructure by 2030 .
“ Cities drive the demand for the development , maintenance and renovation of the places we rely on daily – our homes , schools , hospitals , streets and other vital infrastructures ,” says Cécile Faraud , Head of Clean Construction , C40 Cities .
She adds : “ We have the momentum to ensure the built environment is decarbonised , climate resilient and equitable .”
A total of 10 leading cities participated in the C40 Clean Construction programme in 2019 , and now the organisation is working with 45 cities across all continents .
Faraud adds : “ The breadth and variety of city action can inspire the sector ’ s confidence to invest in just solutions . The policy model and adoption playbook are great tools for accelerating the global update of embodied carbon policies .”
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