Azerbaijan's construction industry takes stand against climate change

Eleven construction companies operating in Azerbaijan have made significant commitments to reduce carbon emissions, Nigar Arpadarai, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion, told journalists, Report informs.

"The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is expanding year by year. Previously, it was mainly attended by government representatives, but now we see participation from the private sector, NGOs, civil society, and charitable organizations,” Arpadarai stated.

Arpadarai further explained, "When it comes to climate change, it's not just governments that play a crucial role in finding solutions. The stance of the entire society and various institutions is of paramount importance."

On July 30, Azerbaijan Sustainable Built Environment Leadership Roundtable was held in Baku. During this event, the 11 construction companies signed the declaration on “Azerbaijan Sustainable Built Environment Leadership", demonstrating their understanding of the responsibility to reduce emissions in their operations.