The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has created a toolkit for employers to help them navigate Net Zero support and training.
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Who is this Net Zero Toolkit for?
This toolkit has been created for all professionals in the construction industry. It is designed to make information surrounding skills, training, regulations, and future requirements surrounding Net Zero accessible, easy to understand, and in a single location. The toolkit tackles new builds as well as the retrofit of existing buildings. So whatever your project, you will find relevant information here.
What Net Zero means for construction
The UK is firmly on the road to becoming a Net Zero nation by 2050. Becoming Net Zero by this deadline is now enshrined in law. Construction and the built environment is a major source of carbon emissions, representing around 40% of the UK’s total output. This means the construction industry has a big role to play in helping the UK become Net Zero. The UK Green Building Council estimates that up to 95% of emissions from the built environment over the next 30 years could come from existing buildings. Much of the industry’s efforts to decarbonise will be on retrofitting existing building stock. New buildings will also need to be highly energy efficient. How they’re constructed is important, too. Modern methods of construction, and the skills required to achieve this, will become increasingly common and important.
Why going Net Zero is good for business
- Meeting regulatory requirements: With most new build and retrofit projects now requiring compliance with certain environmental standards, and local and national Governments prioritising sustainable developments, being green can lead to more work and money.
- Cost savings: Sustainable building practices often result in long-term cost savings. Energy-efficient buildings, for example, have lower operational costs, which can benefit both you and your customers.
- New business opportunities: As the drive towards Net Zero increases, businesses that invest in sustainable skills and technologies can tap into new markets, such as green building projects, renewable energy, and sustainable development.
- Long-term planning: Sustainable practices and skills future-proof a construction business. As awareness grows, companies that adopt new practices and technologies will succeed.
- Recruitment and retention: Companies investing in sustainable skills may attract and retain a more skilled and motivated workforce, as employees increasingly seek employers that align with their values and career aspirations.
What's included in the CITB Net Zero Toolkit
This resource includes information on the following subjects:
- Frameworks, certifications, and regulations: Information on PAS 2030, PAS 2035, PAS 2038, Passive House, and BREEAM.
- Upskilling your workforce: Details on the qualifications, funding, and training available for insulation, waterproofing, retrofit, roofing, and supervisory and management.
- Additional useful resources: Training and education; guides and toolkits; tools and calculators; knowledge and information hubs; and environmental and waste management.
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