If the construction industry is meet the net zero challenge, it must overcome its weakness: carbon reporting, according to Skanska UK head of environment David Mason.
In an interview with BIMplus sister title Construction Management, Mason was asked what single thing could speed up construction’s path towards net-zero emissions. He answered: “If I had to go for one, it’s carbon data and reporting. This is the industry’s Achilles’ heel. Without robust transparent data, we lack the foundation for strategic intervention, proactive decision-making, or the focus for innovation.”
“Without robust transparent data, we lack the foundation for intervention, decision making and innovation.”
Talking about Skanska’s approach to net zero, Mason added: “Skanska launched its net-zero carbon target in 2019 to include its supply chain. This is important because it shifts focus from our direct emissions to the much wider emissions associated with the projects we are delivering.
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