The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released a new infographic setting out its key sustainability-focused standards across construction, infrastructure and building efficiency. With around 40% of the UK's carbon emissions related to the built environment, this new tool gives you easy access to the standards that can help to manage emissions arising from construction works, construction products and materials, infrastructure, and, building efficiency, including retrofitting to improve energy efficiency. The infographic is available here.
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