Net Zero Carbon Policies in the Construction Industry

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dc.contributor.authorRodrigo, N.
dc.contributor.authorJayathilaka, W.W.
dc.contributor.editorDomingo, N.
dc.contributor.editorSenaratne, S.
dc.contributor.editorWilkinson, S.
dc.contributor.editorPerera, S.
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThe buildings and construction industry was responsible for 30% of the total energy consumption and 26% of the global energy-related emissions that were related to energy and processes in 2022. Concerns about climate change are growing, and as a result, there is an increasing need to implement net zero carbon (NZC) regulations and policies in order to reduce the negative impact that construction activities have on the environment. To achieve a net zero impact on the environment, the policies of the NZC strive to achieve a balance between the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released into the atmosphere and the amount that is removed or offset. Within the context of the construction industry, this chapter investigates the prospective outcomes, obstacles, and execution of NZC regulations and policies. The regulations and policies related to NZC in the construction industry of nine (9) countries named United States (US), Japan, Germany, South Korea, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia were identified in this chapter. As well as challenges and opportunities related to regulatory compliance were identified by reviewing the current NZC regulations and policies, reports, previous research, and other related documents. Challenges in NZC policies are highlighted along with the opportunities. Action plan for carbon neutrality of the selected countries has been mapped within this chapter. The findings underline that how the developed and developing countries are reflected in their actions in the carbon neutrality path. This study provides a foundation for achieving carbon neutrality of the top carbon-emitting countries through NZC regulations and policies compliance and development. Further, the discussion extends to the need for collaboration between the government, policymakers, construction industry practitioners, and researchers to overcome challenges when stepping forward in the carbon neutralisation path.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityN. Rodrigo, W. W. Jayathilaka
dc.identifier.citationGlobal Net Zero Carbon Practices in Construction, 2025 / Domingo, N., Senaratne, S., Wilkinson, S., Perera, S. (ed./s), vol.1, pp.23-40
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/978-981-96-3853-6_3
dc.identifier.isbn9789819638529
dc.identifier.orcidRodrigo, N. [0000-0003-0896-1239]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/145411
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Nature
dc.publisher.placeSingapore
dc.relation.ispartofseriesGreen Energy and Technology
dc.rights© 2025 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
dc.source.urihttps://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-96-3853-6
dc.subjectbuildings and construction industry; global energy-related emissions
dc.titleNet Zero Carbon Policies in the Construction Industry
dc.typeBook chapter
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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