Ep. 71 “Buildings Cause 40% of Global Emissions” — Why No One Is Talking About It!

Send a textIn this episode of Thrive in Construction, Darren sits down with Alice Bond, Policy Manager at the World Green Building Council, to explore the global fight for sustainability in the built environment.From structural engineering to shaping international climate policy, Alice shares her journey into construction and her current work leading climate advocacy and policy initiatives on a global scale. Discover how the WorldGBC is influencing governments, shaping climate commitments, and pushing for the inclusion of sustainable buildings in climate action plans (NDCs).Key topics include:Alice’s career journey from engineering to sustainability leadershipWhat the World Green Building Council does and how it operatesThe role of NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) in global climate policyWhy buildings contribute to 40% of global emissions – and why that mattersThe push for stronger commitments at COP30 in BrazilThe challenges of international climate negotiationsPractical advice for young professionals entering the construction industryWhether you’re in policy, construction, engineering, or just passionate about climate action, this episode offers deep insight into the intersection of sustainability and the built environment.Find us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dDkxLWZ25nT0krYWaTiITApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-in-construction-with-darren-evans/id1726973152YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrzqei7gttB8WB5wM6hUpwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thrive-in-construction-podcast/Our Website: https://darren-evans.co.uk/Links:Alice Bond LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-bond-5b0a1976/World Green Building Council: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-green-building-council/posts/?feedView=allDarren Evans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thriveinconstruction/Support the show