Corporate Knights
MAY 25, 2023
But in the last two or three years, mounting awareness around the carbon intensity of garden-variety materials such as cement, concrete, steel, glass and aluminum has moved the concept of “embodied carbon" from a somewhat obscure preoccupation of green designers to the planning mainstream. may be missing the mark.
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Understanding the difference between embodied and operational carbon is crucial when planning and designing greener alternatives for your buildings. Embodied carbon is all the CO2 emitted in the production of the building. In the case of rebuilds, demolition adds to the embodied carbon of a site.
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3BL Media
AUGUST 14, 2023
Buildings account for at least 39% of energy-related global carbon emissions annually , and a significant portion of these emissions result from embodied carbon associated with building materials and construction. This reduces the need for raw materials and lowers overall waste generation. Improved ESG performance.
ESG Today
MAY 16, 2024
Microsoft launched a series of goals in 2020, including commitments to become carbon negative, water positive and zero waste by 2030, as well as to protect more land than it uses by that date. We all recognize the same thing: There is no issue today that connects everyone on the planet more than the issues around climate change.
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2022
To mark World Heritage Day, WSP considers the contribution of our built heritage in the fight against climate change. Sustainability (amplified by the lens of climate change) teaches us the value of preserving and protecting all resources for future generations.”. Heritage at risk from climate change….
3BL Media
AUGUST 24, 2022
In Aotearoa New Zealand, 85% of buildings and construction steel waste is recycled 3 - making it an important part of the circular economy, where materials are reused, repaired, refurbished, and recycled for as long as possible. Individually, these changes may appear minuscule, but compound these and up to 50% carbon savings can be achieved.
Sustainability Matters
JANUARY 31, 2024
Businesses around the world are continuing to focus on sustainability in the race to net zero carbon emissions, and building construction and operations are critical areas where Australia can make significant contributions. Wasted energy in buildings is significant at almost one-third of energy consumption.
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