Decarbonization Avenue : Low Carbon Construction Materials

Seizing the decarbonization opportunity in construction

Global | 2021-07

This article focuses on the case for change by exploring construction’s impact on greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions in the context of buildings, examining how the industry can decarbonize, and explaining how companies in the sector can benefit. Fundamental design decisions—such as new construction versus upgrading, building size and shape, level of insulation, and floor-space flexibility—can have a significant impact on emissions for decades to come.
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  • Case study
  • Report / white paper