ICC charts path to support building decarbonization efforts
At its September meeting, the International Code Council Board of Directors approved Decarbonization of The Built Environment: Solutions from the International Code Council. The report recognizes the significant impact of buildings on the environment and the need for a coordinated set of solutions to support the achievement of energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals set by governments.
The report also calls for expanded activities that support a coordinated approach across the International Codes (I-Codes), standards and other solutions. As part of the process outlined within the Code Council’s energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction framework, Leading the Way to Energy Efficiency: A Path Forward on Energy and Sustainability to Confront a Changing Climate, the Code Council is currently undertaking an internal road mapping effort and will leverage its Energy and Carbon Advisory Council and a to-be-formed Ad Hoc Committee on Decarbonization to make recommendations on the organization and format of a comprehensive approach.