Building activity produces 18% of emissions and a shocking 40% of our landfill waste. We must move to a circular economy – here’s how

June 12, 2023 EcoVadis EN


Architecture, engineering and construction employ 1.2 million people in Australia and account for 9% of GDP. But our biggest services sector also produces roughly 40% of landfill waste and accounts for 18.1% of Australia’s carbon footprint. The sector must change its practices fast for Australia to meet its commitments to cut emissions under the Paris Agreement.


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