Embedded carbon: an evolving issue

The debate about the impact of embedded carbon in existing buildings looks set to continue, following the decision of Westminster City Council to allow the demolition and redevelopment of Marks and Spencer’s flagship Marble Arch store.   We are all used to seeing the retention and refurbishment of buildings because they are listed, but with the growing climate emergency it cannot be long before a Council refuses to allow the demolition and redevelopment of a building on the grounds of its carbon impact.

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