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Building a Greener Britain campaign gathers pace

Wednesday, 19 March 2008 12:00 AM

Conservative party leader David Cameron has endorsed the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) Building a Greener Britain campaign.

With buildings contributing 47 per cent of the UK's total carbon emissions, the FMB has a key role to play in helping the government achieve its target to cut carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2050.

The Building a Greener Britain campaign aims to ensure that government objectives for sustainability are practical. To do this the FMB has commissioned new research which will present recommendations to the government and also encourage householders to make their homes greener.

This research is being undertaken by the Low Carbon Futures (LCF) team at the Oxford University Environmental Change Institute and is being led by Gavin Killip.

The plan has now received endorsement from Mr Cameron who said: "We all have a shared responsibility for our neighbours, for our country and for our planet.

"When it comes to the urgent action required to tackle climate change, we can all make a contribution - governments, businesses and individuals.

"On top of the work of government, the construction industry has a vital part to play in making sure that our carbon targets are met. And as individual homeowners we can all make sure our houses are energy efficient - which also has the benefit of saving us money.

"These are the principles behind the Building a Greener Britain campaign and I am delighted to welcome them."

Welcoming the support Brian Berry, direct of external affairs at the FMB said: "We are pleased that Mr Cameron has added his support to the Building a Greener Britain campaign.

"Mr Cameron is right to say that we have a shared responsibility for the planet and that, as well as the government, the individual can make a difference in helping to protect the planet."

Mr Cameron joins Liberal Democrat big wig Nick Clegg in offering his support to the FMB scheme.

Mr Clegg recently confirmed: "I fully support the work of the FMB Building a Greener Britain campaign. It is vital that our homes are more energy efficient in order to help lower national carbon emissions and reduce the UK's negative impact on the environment.

"Not only will building more efficient homes help save the plant however, they will also help save the money in people's pockets."

More information on the Building a Greener Britain here.

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