Closing the circle
Making London the circular construction capital of the world
Key takeaways
Construction consumes 62% of materials globally and generating 60% of all waste
The sector is thought to contribute around 40% of carbon emissions globally
Global materials use is projected to more than double from 79 Gt in 2011 to 167 Gt in 2060
Construction currently operates on a linear model. Virgin materials are extracted time and time again for a single use in a building, only for it to be demolished at the end of its life.
There is an alternative way – circularity – sustainably delivering and operating the built environment in a way that minimises the consumption of resources.
That means recycling or reusing as many materials and components as possible. At Mace, we are leading the call for a circular construction industry. We want to close the circle, and we want you to join us on this journey.
Our goals
- Reduce our corporate carbon footprint by 10% each year
- Save 10 million tonnes of client carbon by 2026
- Deliver 500 hectares of biodiversity gain
“Construction has made great strides to become greener and less resource intensive and there is a huge opportunity for the industry to make meaningful reductions in its use of virgin materials. This report lays out practical steps we can do now to significantly improve circularity, reduce embodied carbon throughout the lifecycle of buildings and eliminate unnecessary waste”.
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