Sustainable Planet
The economic progress of the last 50 years has come at a huge environmental cost. But there is growing consensus that if we act now, we can still remodel our economy and avert a climate catastrophe.
Bridges invests in solutions that will help reduce emissions and decarbonise the economy
Low- and zero-carbon buildings
Building and construction are responsible for almost 40% of all carbon emissions globally. By building more sustainably, and adapting existing buildings to make them more energy-efficient, we can reduce emissions while also reducing energy costs for occupiers.
Supporting the clean energy transition
The cost of clean energy is now comparable to fossil fuels, making it increasingly attractive: in Q1 2020, renewable energy sources accounted for 47% of UK power generation (a new record). With energy demand increasing, we need to invest in building capacity and increasing efficiency.
Promoting re-use and recycling
Around 50m tonnes of waste goes to landfill each year in the UK, significantly contributing to CO2 emissions, while just 9% of the global economy is considered ‘circular’. So there is a clear imperative to convert the other 80bn+ tonnes of material extracted annually to a more sustainable lifecycle.