A Bill to require new buildings to meet net zero standards for embodied and operational carbon emissions; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Dr Ellie ChownsGreen Party
17 March 2026
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This bill would require all new buildings to meet net-zero standards for both embodied carbon (emissions from materials and construction) and operational carbon (emissions from energy use during use). It also includes related measures to implement and enforce these standards.
The bill is in the Commons and is at its 2nd reading, with the next step (2nd reading) scheduled for 17 April 2026.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 10 December 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
