Compliance Strategies Towards Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions Transition in the Built Environment

Abstract

The urgent need for a net zero transition of carbon emissions to safeguard the built environment from the devastating impacts of climate change has become a primary concern for the global community. To this end, various countries have developed different rules, regulations, and guidelines to achieve the United Nation’s net zero emissions target based on the 2015 Paris Agreement. This study seeks to explore strategies for achieving compliance in the quest for a net zero emissions transition. An integrative literature review technique was adopted for this study to gain insights into relevant compliance strategies for transitioning to net zero carbon emissions within the built environment to achieve this goal. The results revealed that the different climate change response policies on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the globe are time-based, with each country establishing transition strategies to regulate emissions while promoting alternative clean energy. However, the low compliance rate, cost, risks, and uncertainties surrounding these transition strategies have resulted in unintended resistance, despite the urgency and benefits of achieving net zero emissions. This study developed a compliance strategy that utilizes the PESTLE analysis factors to enhance adherence to net-zero transition regulations. The strategy monitors, evaluates, enforces, and encourages net-zero transition targets. Hence, it is imperative to adopt a collaborative approach that is more transparent and inclusive to facilitate the willingness to comply with the net zero transition regulations. These findings would guide relevant stakeholders and decision-makers with an improved compliance strategy towards net zero carbon emissions transition plans.