Fairs, Marcus. "Architecture “One of the Least Well-Represented Businesses” in Race to Zero". Dezeen. (1624838400)June 28, 2021. https://www.dezeen.com/...
Architects and designers are failing to engage with the UN's drive to reduce carbon emissions. None of the 50 largest architects signed up to the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, which is the UN initiative to get companies to commit to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Architects and designers are in a unique position and key role to reduce GHG emissions due to the influence they have on the development of buildings. Race to Zero aims to sign up 20% of companies in each sector – the "tipping point" that will cause others to follow. But, architects are generally laggard.
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