Building Decarbonization Barometer: The State And Progress Of Global Building Sustainability

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Executive Summary

With decarbonization a key agenda item for major global firms, Verdantix sought to
investigate market performance against goals, identify areas of high inertia and aid
firms in overcoming challenges.

About the Authors

Dayann Charles

Dayann Charles

Senior Manager, Advisory Services

Dayann is a Senior Manager in the Verdantix Advisory Services practice, with extensive experience leading strategic projects across the Verdantix landscape. He specializes in ...

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Claire Stephens

Claire Stephens

Research Director

Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...

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