Construction & Infrastructure

Buildings Contribute 40% to the Global Carbon Emissions

One of the taken for granted areas in terms of sustainability is the indoor space where we spend most of our time

SME News Service

Published:8th Jun, 2023 at 5:55 PM

Globally, buildings contribute for than 40% of the global carbon emissions and one of the taken for granted area is the indoor space, said Rohan Chopra, Regional Director, Sustainability - MEA, Johnson Controls.

Speaking at the Future of Sustainability conference, organised by Sustainability Middle East, Mr Chopra said, "Indoor space is a big component which is seldom considered."

There is enough technology available in the market which needs to be implemented to make built environment more sustainable, he added.

Buildings Contribute 40% to the Global Carbon Emissions

One of the taken for granted areas in terms of sustainability is the indoor space where we spend most of our time

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