Climate Change Advisory Council calls for increased use of timber for new builds

The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has urged the government to adopt more sustainable construction methods to reduce sector emissions immediately. Publishing its annual review of Ireland’s industry and waste sectors, the CCAC emphasised the need for increased timber use and modern construction methods (MMC). It also called for whole-life carbon assessments and targets in planning public buildings to meet sectoral targets. The review noted a 6% drop in industrial emissions from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in 2023, with reductions in the food sector, pharmaceuticals manufacturing and cement production.

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