Bold action must be taken, along with critical short-term strategies that effectively balance our continued economic growth with our long-term decarbonization and environmental goals.
The state’s inadequate state building codes don’t take climate impacts into account. Not only is this a major economic and safety risk, but it could also leave the entire real estate industry vulnerable to legal liabilities in the future.
No matter what happens on Nov. 3, the commonwealth needs to act on our own state legislation to combat climate change, boost clean energy and reduce carbon emissions.
A group of Greater Boston commercial real estate executives will study updates to building codes and regulations to address the challenges of the COVID-19 era.
