Urban centres will be at the heart of the world’s efforts to reach net zero by 2050: cities emit 50-60% of the world’s total greenhouse gases – a figure that rises to 80% when including indirect emissions from urban inhabitants, according to the UN. So adopting more sustainable building practices, shifting to renewable-powered electric vehicles and transport systems, and investing in renewable energy infrastructure will all play a significant role in achieving progress over the coming decades.
But this is a worldwide problem, and solutions need to be shared on a grand scale. We spoke to three British SME leaders to discover how they are working to find a global audience for their innovations in construction, transport and energy, to shape the cities of tomorrow.
