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IFC Releases New Report on Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets

  • 1.  IFC Releases New Report on Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets

    Posted 10-25-2023 03:28 PM

    At a Glance

    Switching to greener technologies in construction and operation of buildings and materials, combined with more climate-friendly capital markets, could reduce the construction value chain's carbon footprint 23 percent by 2035, while creating investment opportunities in emerging markets, according to a major report from the International Finance Corporation.

    Please download the full report here:

    Building Green: Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets

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    Building Green: Sustainable Construction in Emerging Markets
    Switching to greener technologies in building construction and operation, combined with more climate-friendly capital markets, could reduce the sector's carbon footprint 20 percent by 2035, while creating a $3 trillion investment opportunity for emerging markets.



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    Marina Wray, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA
    Global Policy and Practice Manager
    The American Institute of Architects

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