Japan govt in push to decarbonise building sector

The government aims to decarbonise the construction sector by quantifying CO2 emissions that affect the environment, and will confirm by March a schedule to realise the plan. — Reuters

TOKYO: The government is discussing a plan to require owners and builders to calculate the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that will be emitted when constructing, managing and demolishing buildings in Japan.

The government aims to decarbonise the construction sector by quantifying CO2 emissions that affect the environment, and will confirm by March a schedule to realise the plan.