Codes and standards are critical for lifting asset sustainability performance. Mandated performance standards reduce asset emissions and costs, while making building temperature more comfortable for their occupants.
" Emissions targets and minimum performance standards should both be applied for new and existing infrastructure assets. "
Procurement targets and standards are effective ways to build new industries or markets, and incentivise businesses to develop new materials.93Emissions targets and minimum performance standards should both be applied for new and existing infrastructure assets.
Two key sectors that governments can immediately influence are social infrastructure and transport.