The buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of worldwide energy usage and 39% of total CO2 emissions in 2018 – of which, 11 % resulted from the mining for raw product and manufacturing construction materials such as steel, cement and glass *.
*International Energy Association (IES) ‘Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction 2019’
These activities impact in both positive and negative ways on human health and our environment. Sustainability seeks to reduce the negative aspects arising from habitat loss, transportation, pollution and hazardous waste materials.