THE CLIMATE ACTION COMMITTEE
WHY SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS
Buildings and construction account for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. That’s why the Worshipful Company of Constructors formed the Climate Action Committee (CAC).
OUR AIMS
- Champion sustainable growth and demonstrate how construction can be part of the solution to the climate and biodiversity emergencies
- Positively influence all WCC activity in respect to climate change and biodiversity loss
- Raise awareness about the work that WCC is doing in particular around sustainability – attracting people both into the industry and WCC membership
OUR APPROACH
- Actively support livery and city-wide sustainability and climate action initiatives
- Collaborate with other WCC Committees, other Livery Companies, the Construction Liveries Group, the Livery Climate Action Group and the City of London Corporation.
- Engage with educational establishments, trade bodies and other organisations with a focus on sustainability
- Run a programme of sustainable-focused events including webinars and site visits
- Publish thought leadership such as guidance notes, communication material and case studies
ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
- We were the first Livery Company to sign the UK Contractors Declare Climate and Biodiversity Emergency 2020
- We were the first Livery Company to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan and reach Net Zero in 2023
- We planted a tree on 22 February 2024 to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022
- We were one of the 50 Early Adopter signatories of the City of London’s Future Skyline Skills Commitment 2025
OUR IMPACT
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Deep knowledge of sustainability and its application in the built environment is by no means a requirement, rather readiness, willingness and ability to join in and support the Committee’s aims and activities.
Contact climateaction@constructorscompany.org.uk if you want to find out more.