From Carbon to Clean: Decarbonization & Monitoring in the Built World
Explore innovations reshaping decarbonization & building monitoring featuring global insights, new tech, and startups driving sustainable energy efficiency.
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Buildings Are the Next Frontier for Climate Action
This report showcases the challenges slowing decarbonization, the emerging technologies bridging performance and sustainability, and the startups leading this transformation.
The built environment stands at a tipping point: regulations are tightening, carbon reduction is becoming non-negotiable, and innovation is accelerating across every layer, from air quality and energy systems to materials and monitoring. In this report, we highlight the trends, technologies, and innovators redefining how we monitor, manage, and decarbonize buildings worldwide.
Key Insights From the Report
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Discover how buildings account for 40% of global CO₂ emissions, and why data-driven monitoring systems are becoming central to climate action.
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Check out the 5 fastest-growing monitoring technologies, from indoor air quality to energy management, and how 284 startups are reshaping the built environment.
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Understand how retrofit and efficiency measures can cut operational emissions by up to 60%, unlocking new value for cities and corporates.
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See how global policies such as the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act are accelerating decarbonization and market transformation.
Camilla Rizzi
Ventures Associate, Plug and Play
"From Carbon to Clean offers an insightful roadmap for the modern built environment, bridging the gap between advanced building monitoring and practical decarbonization strategies.
This report provides actionable guidance on energy efficiency, structural health, indoor air quality, and sustainable materials, empowering stakeholders to optimize performance, reduce emissions, and create resilient, future-ready buildings."
