The roadmap's objective is to diminish the carbon footprint of the built environment, urging the entire construction ecosystem's participation. Some European nations are integrating embodied carbon into policy frameworks, achieving a balance between operational carbon measures and sustainable materials. While this progress exists, a unified EU approach is crucial for broader adoption.

The roadmap, coupled with reinforced regulatory measures, should avoid counterproductive rigidity. With certain Member States already regulating whole life carbon, EU-level regulations are proposed. The current framework lacks efficient decarbonisation of infrastructure, necessitating a more rigorous certification approach. To achieve carbon-neutral cities, the roadmap targets smaller-scale, immediate achievements in renovation, new construction, and infrastructures.

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