ICC to Demonstrate the Vital Role Building Codes Play at COP26 Event
The International Code Council, the largest international organization of building safety professionals, will be actively promoting the important role building codes need to play in helping governments and local jurisdictions around the world meet their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) at this year’s Global Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, in Glasgow. From November 1-12th, the We Mean Business Buildings Pavilion organized by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) and the We Mean Business Coalition will host events related to building safety and the built environment. As a sponsor, the Code Council will present in-person and virtual sessions and interact with global policymakers and stakeholders in the global building ecosystem.
“With communities searching for solutions to address energy use and reduce emissions, adopting and implementing energy codes are the natural solution,” said Judy Zakreski, Code Council Vice President of Global Services. “The Code Council is proud to work with other leading voices to spur action through raising awareness and highlighting the role of energy efficient, green and resilient buildings in achieving NDCs. Governments around the world are looking for tools and solutions to curb emissions, and contemporary building codes are a logical starting point.”