At COP 29, the International Code Council and Standards Australia announced a New Universal Data Protocol for the built environment, aiming to utilize existing methods to enable transparent, auditable and verifiable data exchange for effective reporting and compliance across the building and construction industry.
The built environment is a key sector in addressing the drivers and impacts of climate change. In March 2024, 70 countries signed the Declaration de Chaillot, committing to net-zero emissions in the global building industry. The UDP will be an extension of the broader UN Transparency Protocol (UNTP), providing a secure, decentralized framework for data sharing.