Membership

Arup has joined the WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, a global initiative aimed at achieving 100% net zero carbon buildings in operation by 2050. 

By joining this initiative, the firm is committing to reaching net zero carbon in operation for all assets under its control by 2030. The goal will be achieved by a range of measures including improving the performance of its building portfolio and moving to 100% renewable electricity by 2023. 

With over 17,000 projects in more than 140 countries the firm is committed to sharing our real-world experience with clients and industry to play a leading role in accelerating zero carbon buildings. Projects include:

• One Taikoo Place in Hong Kong is the city’s first Artificial Intelligence-enabled smart building, allowing energy saving through advanced data analytic capabilities, machine learning and predictive maintenance. 
   
• Neuron Carbon, an inhouse-developed online digital platform, targets to help corporates monitor and review their carbon footprint. Using AI and machine learning technology, the tool can discover patterns or correlation of carbon emissions, helping companies identify priorities and plan for carbon reduction strategies.
   
• LEIQ, one of the first CO2-neutral office buildings in the Frankfurt metropolitan area, will serve as a model for not only new buildings but also for the renovation of existing buildings. The energy savings for the building are expected to total more than 500 tonnes of CO2 over the next 20 years. 
   
• 1 Triton Square in London saw the refurbishment of a 1990s office building, reusing as much of the existing building as possible. Overall the development and operational efficiencies will save an estimated 63,000 tonnes of carbon over 20 years with 54% less embodied carbon than a typical new build and over 50% greater operational efficiency than a typical commercial building.
   

Arup is working with organisations including the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Climate Champions to innovate and accelerate new approaches and business models to help the world decarbonise. The firm is also working with The Resilience Shift and the Global Resilient Cities Network to enhance the resilience of cities and communities to increasing shocks and stresses resulting from climate change, including drought, water scarcity and food supply disruption.  

Find out more about our work in Sustainability Consulting