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Did you know? The construction sector accounts for a staggering 27% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Discover the significant contributors and evolving processes aimed at reducing our industry's carbon footprint in our latest report, Embodied Carbon in Construction Materials Production: https://lnkd.in/gdYEi8eG #BuildingsStandWithErland #SustainableConstruction

It's no secret that the construction sector bears a heavy responsibility, contributing 27% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. Learn about the key emission sources and the evolving processes that are helping to reduce our industry's carbon footprint in Erland's comprehensive report. #BuildingsStandWithErland #SustainableConstruction

The U.S. EPA on Aug. 7 announced its plan to implement a new label program to help purchasers identify more climate-friendly construction materials for federal building, highway and infrastructure projects, according to an agency news release. The label program will define what constitutes “clean” construction materials in support of the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative, a procurement policy that aims to leverage the federal government’s massive purchasing power to grow the market for American-made, lower-carbon building materials. Production of construction materials accounts for more than 15% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, which drive climate change, per the EPA.

Sara Neff’s article below is a great reminder of the importance of rethinking everyday materials and processes (e.g., cement) on our path to reduce carbon emissions. Bravo Lendlease and bravo Sara!

Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects: By Mary Scott Nabers Here’s a fact that may be surprising – it surely was to me. The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of […]

The construction industry is vital in meeting global needs. Yet, we can’t ignore the impact it makes on waste, resource usage, and CO2 emissions. That’s why we’ve committed to reaching net-zero through collaboration with our customers and suppliers.

Will Arnold calling for embodied carbon regulation - I agree. Other countries have already adopted this positive step, so when will the UK? A quote from Will: “My argument to designers is that if emissions from materials aren’t decreasing quickly enough, then the only thing you can do about it is to use materials more efficiently,” That is the minimass ethos in a nutshell. Let's not wait 10 years for the supply chain to catch up with low-carbon materials. Use less in the first place and save carbon tomorrow! #minimass #3dcp #sustainableconstruction #concrete https://lnkd.in/dE9rrtgh

The built environment is responsible for 38% of global carbon emissions, with 11% directly from the manufacture of construction materials and products. These embodied emissions have a major impact on global heating because they occur upfront, while savings due to energy efficiency are spread over decades. In the UK, construction, demolition, and excavation account for 60% of material use and waste generation. https://lnkd.in/gNs-pzN4

I recently wrote this article on what it will take to decarbonize concrete. Check it out, and I look forward to collaborating with you in the low carbon concrete movement! https://lnkd.in/gxEzz3hD

Did you know... construction materials generate over 11% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions? Selecting materials that reduce embodied carbon is a key step in limiting the impact that the building industry has on the environment. Learn more about our diverse portfolio of low-embodied-carbon solutions and verified material transparency: https://ow.ly/u4P950QtHjw