Rayner Personnel Salary Landscape Report 2022/2023 - Manual / Resource - Page 14
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CARBON FOOTPRINT
Climate change has climbed to the top of the priority list for the leaders in the property industry.
With net-zero commitments, promoting sustainable buildings, and laws targeting emissions,
the industry is invested in reducing its carbon footprint. The industry’s carbon footprint is quite
significant from the construction and operation of buildings and transportation.
“We all have a
responsibility to fight
against global warming.”
Russell Jervis
Managing Director
SOURCE OF EMISSIONS IN THE PROPERTY INDUSTRY
40%
of all emissions
come from
From that
30%
is generated by
manufacturing
& construction
70%
comes from
operating buildings
2022/2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Construction activities, such as manufacturing
building materials, release greenhouse gasses into
the atmosphere. The operation of building salso
contributes to carbon emissions through energy
consumption for heating, cooling, or lighting.
In addition, the transportation of people and goods
also contributes to the industry’s carbon footprint.
For example, commuting to work generates
emissions from vehicles.
However, real estate is at the centre of global
decarbonization as collective efforts from investors,
tenants, and governments.
To mitigate the carbon footprint, promote
sustainable building practices, such as energyefficient designs and renewable energy sources, and
encourage low carbon transportation options, such
as public transportation, cycling, and walking.
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