Net-Zero Buildings: How To Keep Climate Change Center Stage Post-Pandemic

Laurent Bataille is the EVP of Digital Energy at Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management & automation.

Climate change took on renewed interest during the pandemic as the positive impact the stay-at-home orders had on our environment became apparent. In fact, it is estimated that global greenhouse gas emissions declined by 7% from 2019 according to recent research from the University of East Anglia, the University of Exeter and the Global Carbon Project.

But as the return to normalcy begins as more vaccines are distributed and people begin traveling and commuting again, it's expected that carbon emission will likely resurge. It's essential we look at ways we can continue to support the fight against climate change. And it starts in our cities and buildings.