Paul Kelly, managing director of C-Quest, KEO's cost-linked consultancy, explains the profound impact of introducing carbon accounting on project capital costs. As countries and companies make ambitious net zero commitments, the construction industry has an increasing role to play in making these pledges a reality. Today, we have a key role to play in reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change. Achieving this goal will require a significant transformation in the way we design, build and operate buildings and infrastructure. (by Angitha Pradeep)