Australia's first roadmap helps investors tackle the hidden carbon in buildings and infrastructure

Now, Australia's first investor guidance on embodied carbon is helping shift attention to the emissions locked into buildings and infrastructure before the lights are even switched on or operations begin.

Developed by the MECLA in partnership with the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), the guidance is the first Australian resource to translate global net zero frameworks into practical actions for investors financing real estate and infrastructure.

Turning global ambition into practical action

The research team reviewed international frameworks, analysed the Australian investment landscape and worked with industry experts to develop a practical maturity pathway for investors. The guidance helps investors:

• measure embodied carbon using Australian tools and benchmarks;
• set credible targets aligned with net zero pathways; and
• reduce emissions through project design, procurement, material selection and finance.