"Low-Carbon Materials": A Pathway to Net Zero

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Could new materials unlock low-carbon construction?

Property developers are increasingly interested in low-carbon materials as new design approaches and energy efficiency cannot achieve net-zero on their own.

Construction is a major contributor to global carbon emissions. Buildings generate 28% of their emissions from energy used during operation (Operational Carbon) and 11% from materials and construction processes (Embodied Carbon).

There is therefore a growing focus on low-carbon materials. The carbon reduction is assessed throughout the material's lifecycle, from raw material extraction, production, and transport to usage and disposal. Products evaluated with a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can verify these lower emissions (read more at https://bit.ly/3S8zWkd).

Evaluating the carbon emissions from building materials and construction processes across all phases has become a key strategy, alongside energy-efficient buildings and the use of renewable energy.

Imagine if we had low-carbon materials that could be regrown or even absorb carbon… Which option will lead us to global net zero? Find out at "Timber Construction: The Future of Sustainable Building."

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Story by Saritorn Amornjaruchit, Assistant Vice President of RISC

References:  
World Green Building Council, 2019