The built environment has a significant impact on a multitude of sectors, on local jobs and on the quality of life. The construction sector accounts for 50% of materials extracted in Europe and is responsible for more than 35% of Europe’s waste.
To put it bluntly: if we cannot make the built environment more circular and sustainable, we will not reach the climate goals. The new Sustainable Built Environment measures focus mostly on buildings, yet infrastructure is just as important for achieving a climate-neutral, circular European economy.
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