Beyond the Roadmap

This approach - defined as the “butterfly framework” - addresses the pressing question of how the building industry can operate within planetary limits. The approach is grounded in a dual strategy: Mitigating carbon emissions within the Reduction Roadmap reduction curve while simultaneously fostering the regeneration of the natural world. The butterfly emphasizes that we cannot achieve sustainable development solely through reduction; instead, we must actively expand Earth’s capacity by investing in net-positive regenerative contributions.

The approach embraces systemic solutions, acknowledging the interconnectedness of environmental and socio-economic factors, particularly as Denmark’s impact relates to the global ecosystem. “Beyond the Roadmap” integrates human well-being within the broader goal of planetary health, aiming to make Denmark a leader in sustainable transition based on safe and just Earth-System Boundaries.

“Beyond the Roadmap” exceeds the precise, linear goals in earlier Reduction Roadmap reports by introducing a broader, bolder scope, yet remains data-driven and science-aligned. It acknowledges the importance of redefining the purpose of the building industry toward regenerative practices and invites policy evolution and courage in shaping the future.