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🔦 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗢𝗘𝗞𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗔𝗧 The building and construction sector is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions. (Source: World Green Building Council → https://lnkd.in/eeiXwQ3g) Of this percentage, 28% is due to operational emissions from energy consumption in buildings, while the remaining 11% stems from embodied carbon, which is linked to material production, transportation, and construction processes. While companies frequently focus on ways to reduce their operational emissions, embodied carbon emissions are largely overlooked. Addressing both types of emissions comprehensively requires a holistic approach that covers the entire lifecycle of buildings, including material selection, construction techniques, energy use and waste management during the building's lifetime.   To help organizations better manage and minimize the carbon impact of their building and construction-related activities, Climatiq has incorporated data from OEKOBAUDAT. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗘𝗞𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗔𝗧? OEKOBAUDAT is an extensive database for construction materials and equipment developed by the German Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building. From lead sheets to AC systems, from rapeseed oil fuel to incineration processes, OEKOBAUDAT integrates multiple datasets to assess the lifecycle and carbon footprint of building materials and components, covering both operational activities and embodied carbon. 𝗢𝗘𝗞𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗔𝗧 𝘅 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗾 We have integrated over 460 emission factors for embodied carbon from the OEKOBAUDAT database, covering a wide range of building and construction activities with a primary focus on Germany, as well as EU averages and data from other European countries. Climatiq users can now access detailed insights to accurately evaluate the environmental impact of construction materials and equipment, right from raw material extraction through to manufacturing. In turn, this facilitates informed decision-making for more sustainable construction practices. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 Access OEKOBAUDAT emission factors in our Data Explorer: https://t.ly/b09NF If you’d like to learn more about measuring construction emissions, or if there’s other data you’d like to see, get in touch with our team: https://t.ly/fo8G-

Roughly one-fifth of emissions from #infrastructure and the #builtenvironment sector are from hard-to-abate materials like cement and steel. Our latest article from our international Capital Projects & Infrastructure community provides a sustainable framework infrastructure developers can apply to procure green materials for infrastructure and buildings: a critical step in reaching net zero. https://lnkd.in/eafTdm6R

🌍✨ Emission-Free Construction Sites: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future! 🏗️♻️ 🔹 Emission-free construction sites leverage innovative technologies and sustainable materials to eliminate harmful emissions during the building process. This not only helps protect our environment but also promotes healthier workspaces for construction crews. Environmental Impact: With the construction industry being a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to emission-free practices can play a crucial role in combating climate change. Regulatory Compliance: As governments around the world tighten regulations on emissions, adopting emission-free practices can keep companies ahead of compliance requirements. Cost Efficiency: While the upfront investment in green technologies may seem high, the long-term savings on energy and materials can lead to significant financial benefits. 🔹 Adopt Renewable Energy: Implement solar panels and wind turbines on-site to power equipment. Utilize Electric Machinery: Replace traditional diesel-powered machines with electric or hybrid options to reduce emissions. Sustainable Materials: Use recycled or sustainably sourced materials to lessen the carbon footprint of each project. 🌱 Lead the charge towards a more sustainable construction industry! By prioritizing emission-free practices, we can help ensure a healthier planet for future generations while setting a standard for innovation and responsibility.💡 Via SUNCAR AG #Sustainability #ConstructionInnovation #EmissionFree #GreenBuilding #FutureOfConstruction

At a time when sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) concerns are prevalent, there is a crucial need to focus on a sector that accounts for 38% of all global CO₂ emissions and consumes 30% of global resources: the construction industry. In 2022, at COP27, the United Nations announced the Clean Construction Accelerator, a program with actions designed to reduce greenhouse gas production by up to 50% by 2030. A report by ARUP and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development suggests that half of building emissions come from embodied carbon, which is generated in the manufacturing and transportation of materials, not just in construction sites and buildings themselves. It is precisely in this scenario that we see an opportunity for the sector. What is the only renewable material in construction that retains carbon instead of emitting it? Wood. https://lnkd.in/gY-a-JFr

Reduced Emissions in Construction: Kenaf-based building materials replace traditional materials with higher embodied carbon footprints (emissions associated with raw materials, production and transportation). This switch can significantly reduce overall CO2 emissions in the construction sector. Read all about the need for diminishing the. Construction industry’s environmental effects here: https://lnkd.in/e6GTfwat #CarbonSequestration #Kenaf #ClimateAction #SustainableAgriculture #CO2Absorption #GreenTechnology #ClimateChange #SustainableMaterials #AgTech #EnvironmentalSolutions #CarbonCapture #BiomassEnergy #RenewableResources #EcoFriendly #SustainableInnovation

What is Sustainablity? It is meeting of needs of what is need in the present while not compromising what is needed in the future. Making sure the people in the present and the people in the future are happy with what they have.This applies to construction when a building is able to maintain for a very long period of time. In construction, more renewable resources needs to be utilized because the industry itself plays a big impact on the worlds resources. Alternatively or addtionally, the construction industry needs to start building around the existing natural environment(like it shows in the picture below) so the those in the future can have what we have. For more information on the impact and description of sustainable construction, watch this video: https://lnkd.in/eFXJ9tMz #FIU_CM #FIUCM #BCN4570 #Sustainability #FIUConstructionManagement #ConstructionManagement #FIUMossschool #FIUsustainability

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗢₂ 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 by Patricia DeLacey, PhD; Tech Xplore The built environment — #infrastructure for #buildings and #transportation — currently produces a large portion of global carbon dioxide emissions, but new #technologies have the potential to transform the #builtenvironment from a #carbonsource to a #carbonsink. As humans continue to emit #CO2 into the atmosphere, warming the planet and causing #climatechange, the #US and many other #countries around the #world are making #commitments to reduce their #carbonfootprint. Buildings and the construction #sector account for about 39% of #energyrelated global CO2 #emissions annually, positioning the built environment as a major focus of #decarbonization efforts. For this reason, the U.S. Federal Sustainability Plan set forth an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero emissions buildings by 2045. "Climatologically, we are running out of time. We can no longer continue to build the way we have always done," said Volker Sick, Director of the Global CO2 Initiative and the DTE Energy Professor of Advanced Energy Research at the University of Michigan and contributing author on the study. The #multidisciplinary team emphasized that we need to think carefully about construction now as infrastructure lifespans are often 50 to 100 years long. "Any opportunities we miss now, we miss for a century," said Sick. The article link is here: https://lnkd.in/dT_7FFyQ

Sustainable construction is a set of practices that focus on minimizing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire lifecycle, from design and construction to operation and demolition. This includes using recycled materials, energy-efficient technologies, and renewable resources. #tranterinternational #construction #projectmanagement

“Waste will be produced in construction. How can we use it as a resource?” 🏗 ♻ This was one of the questions asked at the webinar “Emission-free Construction Sites: Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs” last week. The webinar was based on the newest findings from a recently published report and hosted by our programme partner Grænni byggð - Green Building Council Iceland Did you not have the possibility of participating, or do you want to revisit the presentation? 💻 The recording and slides from the webinar are now available at our website: https://lnkd.in/dsPkhYN3 Watch the recording to get insight into: 👷♂️ Managing waste at construction sites 💡 Transforming energy use 🚧 Barriers we need to overcome to achieve emission-free construction sites 📉 Recommendations on future research and data needs Find the report Emission-free Construction Sites: Knowledge Gaps and Research Needs here: https://lnkd.in/dPG2mMTM Nordic Innovation, Nordisk Råd og Nordisk Ministerråd, Húsnæðis- og mannvirkjastofnun University of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands) Ástrós Steingrímsdóttir, Aðalsteinn Ólafsson

Sustainability has become an important topic in the construction industry over the past few years. As the world chases the goal of net-zero emissions, it places a lot of pressure on companies to lower their construction carbon footprint. Some countries have prioritised these goals and are well on their way to achieving them; Denmark is a great example of this, with strict regulatory requirements for the maximum volume of greenhouse gas emissions for new buildings. It wouldn’t surprise me to see more countries implementing similarly strict regulations in the future, so engineering and construction companies need to be ready for this transition! My blog post from earlier this year goes into further details, check it out here → https://lnkd.in/eD_zzJ5A #ConstructionSustainability #NetZero #ConstructionRegulations