The Chinese market is oversaturated with housing, with a population of 1.41 billion and a family of three people requiring 400–500 million houses. China is one of the world’s largest contributors to air pollution, yet it is actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease its reliance on fossil fuels. Concrete high-rise buildings characterize the country, while emissions from various industries heavily pollute the air. In the 1980s, a ban on the use of wood in construction was introduced to help restore the nation’s forest resources. However, the high level of greenhouse gas emissions linked to residential buildings has prompted China to actively promote wooden housing construction as a means of reducing carbon output. Forests naturally absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, storing it in trees as they grow. The use of wood in construction is considered more environmentally friendly than traditional materials such as concrete, brick, and steel, as it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lowers the carbon footprint of the construction industry. Moreover, wooden buildings can be more energy-efficient and cost-effective to operate. China actively conducts research and develops innovative technologies and methods for utilizing wood in construction.

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Prospects for Implementing ESG Concepts in China with the Development of Wooden Housing Construction

  • Sergey D. Tsymbalov,
  • Olga S. Smirnova,
  • Elena P. Kozlova,
  • Evgeny Y. Denisov,
  • Ekaterina P. Garina

摘要

The Chinese market is oversaturated with housing, with a population of 1.41 billion and a family of three people requiring 400–500 million houses. China is one of the world’s largest contributors to air pollution, yet it is actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decrease its reliance on fossil fuels. Concrete high-rise buildings characterize the country, while emissions from various industries heavily pollute the air. In the 1980s, a ban on the use of wood in construction was introduced to help restore the nation’s forest resources. However, the high level of greenhouse gas emissions linked to residential buildings has prompted China to actively promote wooden housing construction as a means of reducing carbon output. Forests naturally absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, storing it in trees as they grow. The use of wood in construction is considered more environmentally friendly than traditional materials such as concrete, brick, and steel, as it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lowers the carbon footprint of the construction industry. Moreover, wooden buildings can be more energy-efficient and cost-effective to operate. China actively conducts research and develops innovative technologies and methods for utilizing wood in construction.