Net Zero Carbon Cities

This briefing paper introduces the Building Value Framework, which aims to shift how the value of investments green buildings are perceived.

This report provides a global framework and recommends an integrated energy approach, defined as “systemic efficiency”, as a solution to the current environmental, economic, health and social crises.

This briefing paper shows how the built environment and mobility can serve as the foundations to kickstart urban transformation and decarbonization anywhere in the world.

Given the urgency and scale of the challenge, and the accelerating pace of change in the regulatory context, all CEOs now have a responsibility to take immediate action. Different businesses carry different responsibilities and capabilities, but none should ignore this challenge.

This report demonstrates the rapid pace of technological innovation and deployment can help cities in China and around the world undertake the massive transformation required to become green cities.

This report examines the major trends affecting the transformation of energy and mobility systems, with a special focus on cities. Topics addressed include: electrification, decentralization and digitalization of the energy system, along with the shift towards electric, shared and autonomous mobility.