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Last updated: 21 December 2023

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MBIE is working with Aotearoa New Zealand's building and construction sector to respond to climate change.

Climate Change Work Programme overview

MBIE's Climate Change Work Programme is working alongside the building and construction sector on initiatives that align with the Government's overall climate change strategy. These initiatives will support voluntary  action and more informed decision making to reduce emissions and increase the climate resilience of our built environment.

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Logo: Building Performance

Montage of scenes of Aotearoa New Zealand:

  • Natural environments
  • Drone shots of cities
  • Workers in construction PPE
  • Building and construction
  • Industry, including smoke and steam emissions
  • People in offices

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Aotearoa New Zealand is setting the direction to support all New Zealanders adapt, live, thrive and be resilient in a changing climate.

The building and construction industry is the fourth largest employer in Aotearoa and contributes nearly 10% of our greenhouse gas emissions. Our industry needs to minimise its contribution to climate change, as we all move towards near zero emissions in 2050.

MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment) is addressing these issues so that we can support our building and construction community. We will engage with the sector and the public every step of the way.

By reducing our carbon emissions and strengthening our resilience to climate hazards, New Zealanders can live sustainably and help combat climate change.

A more turbulent climate can disrupt the things we love and the places we live. Let's work together towards having safe, healthy durable homes and buildings for our communities and whanau.

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Text on screen: www.building.govt.nz

Logos on screen:

  • Climate Change Work Programme
  • Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE)
  • New Zealand Government

Vision

The vision for Aotearoa New Zealand's building and construction sector is that by 2050:

  • building-related emissions are near zero, while providing healthy places to work and live for present and future generations, and
  • homes and buildings are resilient to the impacts of climate change and meet people's social and cultural needs.
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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: