SBTi v2 for construction

SBTi v2 for construction

Construction businesses are shaped by embodied carbon in materials and the emissions of subcontractors across the build process.

Why your sector is affected

Most large construction companies are Category A. Major clients increasingly ask for project level embodied emissions evidence.

Likely Scope 3 hotspots

  • Steel, cement, concrete and other high embodied carbon materials.
  • Capital goods including plant and equipment.
  • Subcontractor activity across the build phase.

Supplier evidence to prepare

  • Material supplier specific data with Environmental Product Declarations where possible.
  • Subcontractor emissions reporting consistent with project boundaries.
  • Project level evidence ready for client reporting.

Procurement actions that move the needle

  • Embed embodied carbon criteria into material specification.
  • Reward low carbon innovation in subcontractor selection.
  • Track supplier climate performance across the project portfolio.

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