Reinforced concrete is an important construction material that is of great research value in industry and science. Today, it is one of the most widely used materials in high-rise buildings around the world. However, at the same time, this kind of construction production activity has a non-negligible impact on the earth's environment, mainly in terms of its consumption of environmental resources and carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, this paper focuses on how to reduce the burden of high-rise reinforced concrete buildings on the environment and achieve sustainable development. Through reading and analyzing the literature, it could be inferred that the use of high strength concrete reduces the volume of structural components as well as making the building more impermeable, thus reducing the amount of material that needs to be manufactured during the life cycle of the building, which can efficiently cut carbon emissions and energy consumption in high-rise buildings.