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Recommendation 47
47
Alternative building materials effectively reduce embodied carbon and support net zero ambitions.
Conclusion
Alternative building materials, such as timber and hemp, offer practical and effective ways to reduce the embodied carbon of buildings. Their use supports Government ambitions to reach net zero and continue to deliver on their sustainable housing target, in addition to stimulating economic growth through the development of relatively nascent industries. (Conclusion, Paragraph 158)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 March 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗