Macro

Exclusive: how $4trn of global road projects threaten net-zero pledges

Four trillion dollars of ongoing road construction projects pose a threat to the world’s net-zero pledges, finds a new Energy…

Can building with wood decarbonise construction?

The climate impact of the buildings and construction sector is still headed in the wrong direction. Despite booming investment to…

Environmental sustainability related patent filings activity decreased by 34% in the construction industry in Q1 2023

The global construction industry experienced a 34% decline in the number of environmental sustainability-related patent applications in Q1 2023 compared…

Cemex and Ecocem explore use of low-carbon solutions in concrete production

European companies Cemex and Ecocem have entered a new partnership to research, develop and explore the use of lower-carbon products…

Who’s hiring who? Corporate Governance hiring activity decreased by 12% in the construction industry in Q1 2023

The global construction industry experienced a 12% drop in new job postings related to corporate governance in Q1 2023 compared…

Who’s hiring who? Social Responsibility hiring activity decreased by 11% in the construction industry in Q1 2023

The global construction industry experienced an 11% drop in new job postings related to social responsibility in Q1 2023 compared…

Who’s hiring who? Environmental Sustainability hiring activity increased by 4% in the construction industry in Q1 2023

The global construction industry experienced a 4% rise in new job postings related to environmental sustainability in Q1 2023 compared…

Environmental sustainability related social media posts decreased by 26% in the construction industry in Q1 2023

The global construction industry experienced a 26% drop in social media posts on environmental sustainability in Q1 2023 compared with…

Who’s posting what? COVID-19 related social media posts decreased by 40% in the construction industry in Q1 2023

The global construction industry experienced a 40% drop in social media posts on covid-19 in Q1 2023 compared with the…

Who’s saying what? Environmental sustainability mentions in company filings of construction industry increased by 57% in Q1 2023

The global construction industry experienced a 57% rise in company filings mentions of environmental sustainability in Q1 2023 compared with…