Net Zero Transition > Industrial Decarbonisation > Australia’s house-building could blow carbon budget -report

Australia’s house-building could blow carbon budget -report

Published 07:50 on May 20, 2025 / Last updated at 07:50 on May 20, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

Carbon Pulse PremiumNet Zero Pulse

As much as 11% of Australia’s total carbon budget could be blown by house-building alone unless steps are taken now to cut the upfront carbon embedded in the building phase, an industry association warned Tuesday.
As much as 11% of Australia’s total carbon budget could be blown by house-building alone unless steps are taken now to cut the upfront carbon embedded in the building phase, an industry association warned Tuesday.


A subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to Carbon Pulse Premium or Net Zero Pulse to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as other content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL to each of our subscription services and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, login here.

This page is intended to be viewed online and may not be printed.
As per our terms and conditions, the republication or redistribution of Carbon Pulse content can result in the suspension or termination of your subscription.