Skyscrapers, traffic jams, shopping malls, and air conditioners. It is not hard to see why cities account for two-thirds of global energy consumption and more than 70% of annual global carbon emissions.
Yet, cities also offer some of the best possibilities to optimize urban planning and accelerate a green transition. There is feasible and cost-efficient technology out there capable of cutting emissions sufficiently to meet global climate goals.
For example in construction, market innovations are gathering speed and changing the industry. Many cities worldwide are now prioritizing different ways to reduce emissions and pollution from the construction sector.
Read the Danfoss' full white paper - Roadmap for decarbonising cities