Canada - UK Net Zero Series - The Infrastructure Lab

Canada – UK Net Zero Series

Canada and the UK have both set out a legally binding commitment that requires both countries to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Not only is this being positioned as a measure to protect the environment, but it also presents opportunities for economic growth and jobs. For both countries infrastructure was placed at the heart of that journey as a major emitter and enabler of change. The Infrastructure Lab has hosted a series of roundtables to explore Canadian and U.K. commitments to achieving net-zero emissions across transit, cities and infrastructure.

FEATURED THINKING

Designing Cities to Reduce Emissions

Cities around the world are responsible for 70 percent of carbon emissions and are significantly impacted by the effects of climate change. The additional infrastructure costs for climate change mitigation and adaptation are anticipated to continue to rise as towns and cities continue to grapple with the impacts.

ACTIVITIES

Lifecycle Planning and Procurement

Canada and the UK have both set out a legally binding commitment that requires both countries to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Not only is this being positioned as a measure to protect the environment, it presents opportunities for economic growth and jobs.

Designing Systems to Attract Ridership

Transport makes up around one third of emissions in Canada and the UK, and with both countries committing to reach net zero by 2050, increasing the share of people using transit, walking or cycling is one of the most effective strategies to achieve climate goals.