He highlights how #Oslo has actively created a makret for electric construction equipment, helping to #decarbonise. In 2016 there were 2 electric diggers, now there are 100+.
By introducing #CleanConstruction policies & regulation they are changing both markets & mindsets.
We’re thrilled to announce @WorldGBC as an official partner of the C40 Clean Construction Action Coalition. Together we can accelerate the change needed in the construction sector, by turning cities’ and companies’ highest commitments into tangible and collaborative action.
.@c40cities Mayor @RaymondJohansen discusses the need for clean construction.
'Cities are part of the problem, but we are definitely part of the solution'.
@GreenOslo2019 / @Oslokommune is using its public sector purchasing power to accelerate market change.
#Stockholm50
Congrats @CecileFaraud & @c40cities team on latest report from the Reinventing Cities initiative - #CleanConstruction in Practice. It includes fantastic case studies of actions & polices which are #AdvancingNetZero, reducing embodied & whole life carbon.
https://t.co/uy9o3u15Rt
JUST TRANSITION TO A CLEAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
Our shared vision is for a regenerative, resilient, inclusive & just construction sector where no one is left behind & everyone can thrive. A transition that creates jobs & thriving communities.
Read more.⬇️
https://t.co/qVWrylsbjd
Today, C40 launched the Clean Construction Action Coalition, a coalition of cities and companies working together to reduce emissions and create a decarbonised, resource-efficient, resilient built environment sector. #TakeActionNow#COP26 https://t.co/azYXQ0wdaN
Delivering the commitments made by cities and companies to reduce emissions from the construction sector will fall on workers. They must be included, trained and protected to achieve a just & fair transition. Joint statement @BWIGlobalUnion@c40cities : https://t.co/ezELzDpEIj
Women's leadership is key to addressing the #climatecrisis. Join the @c40cities @lorealcommitted @Women4Climate online course to become an inclusive climate leader and create a green and just future for all. Register now for free: https://t.co/66AKFxNIOo
ACTIONS FOR CLEAN CONSTRUCTION
To mark the 2021 @UNFCCC, BWI put together a list of actionable ideas that unions can do to move forward to a greener & cleaner construction industry fully committed to workers’ rights & gender equality.
Download it here.⬇️
https://t.co/7DMg0kBp18
Collaboration drives climate action - pleased to say that @C40Cities and @BWIglobal are partnering to decarbonise the construction sector and support a green and just future for construction workers and city residents #GreenNewDeal
In a memorandum of understanding, BWI and @c40cities committed to work together to push for "clean construction" by redirecting the industry and cities to resource-efficient, resilient and decarbonised buildings and infrastructure.
⬇️ Read more.
https://t.co/796ir9erqu
BWI just held its 11th "Workers' Voices" webinar on how workers & cities address climate change through the construction sector. Interesting insights from Oslo & Paris on how they push for a greener, safer & just construction sector.
⬇️ Watch it here.
https://t.co/N2G4QsRd4h
“Fighting the climate crisis goes hand in hand with the fight for decent construction jobs, they are the same fight” So proud of the partnership between @c40cities and @BWIglobal to ensure we work together on winning those fights! Action is needed now #cleanconstruction
I’m proud to join 3 leading mayors committed to shifting the construction industry towards a more sustainable future. Together with partners, businesses and residents, we can build thriving, resilient & healthy communities for all. https://t.co/oD2MTGRwoF #TheFutureWeWant
A sustainable construction industry has significant potential to help build thriving, resilient and healthy communities for all.
Today, four mayors pledged to halve emissions from construction in their cities by 2030.
https://t.co/ldH0AxUGsF
#TheFutureWeWant#RaceToZero
If the construction industry continues to take a business as usual approach, the world is on track for a temperature increase of 3°C.
Today, 4 mayors are committing to shift the construction sector towards a more sustainable future. https://t.co/U0C9yehE3u @Upworthy
How can cities lead the global shift to clean construction?
Hear from C40 Executive Director @MarkWatts40, Mayor of Oslo Raymond Johansen, @WorldGBC CEO @cgamboat, @Lenahok of @SkanskaGroup & CEO of ZERO Marius Holm.
https://t.co/EzJe3frU7x