Buildings account for 40% of the world’s energy use. At today’s energy prices, building energy efficiency investments of US$ 150 billion annually (on average) will reduce related energy use and corresponding carbon footprints by 40% with discounted paybacks of five years or less.
Energy Efficiency in Buildings 2009, WBCSD
Becoming sustainable means changing the way we think and behave as individuals and organisations. This means we must assess where we currently stand, develop a firm understanding of the challenges we face, and develop a plan for change.
Find out how the Sustainability Challenge can assist your organisation to do this.