The need for a Just Transition in the UK Built Environment

The concept of a "just transition" in the UK Built Environment is crucial to ensuring that the shift towards sustainability and net-zero carbon emissions is equitable, inclusive, and fair. As the UK government accelerates its efforts to address climate change, the built environment—comprising housing, infrastructure, and commercial properties—must undergo significant transformations to reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions, and waste. However, this transition presents both opportunities and challenges. While green technologies, sustainable design, and energy-efficient practices are critical to achieving climate goals, the workforce and communities involved in these sectors must be supported to ensure that no one is left behind. Our expert panel asks what does this mean for the divers stakeholders in the property industry? Chairperson Haydn Keen, Business Development Director - RSK Speakers Simon Griffiths, Director - Ethos-Chain Giulio Ferrini, Head of Built Environment - IHRB Carolin Gohler, President-Elect - Landscape Institute