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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗘𝗣𝗗𝘀) 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? As the construction industry faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (EPDs) are emerging as a crucial tool for transparency and sustainability. These independently verified reports go beyond carbon emissions, offering insights into a product’s broader environmental impacts and lifecycle. In a recent webinar, experts Jane Anderson, Simon Corbey, Frank Hovorka and Mark Lynn discuss the growing importance of EPDs in driving sustainable construction. Despite challenges in adoption, their increasing use worldwide underscores their vital role in shaping a greener future. Discover how your projects can benefit from adopting EPDs today: https://lnkd.in/etpnBCq4 #ExpertsInConversation #EPDs #SustainableConstruction 

Sustainable building: Efficient, transparent, future-proof! The construction industry is facing increasing demands: Legal requirements and tenders demand more sustainability. Certification systems such as LEED, DGNB or BREEAM provide building owners and planners with clear guidelines. Why environmental product declarations (EPDs) are important: - They provide transparent environmental data on products. - They enable an objective comparison of building materials. - They increase the score for building certificates, especially with the verified EPDs from aquatherm. With aquatherm, you benefit from pipe systems that not only meet the sustainability criteria, but exceed them. Our EPDs are certified in accordance with EN 15804+ A2 and provide you with optimum support for your certification goals. Read our blog now and download our whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/e8ksad2j #sustainability #construction #LEED #EPD #aquatherm

Choosing the right piping system is crucial for achieving sustainable building goals. Take a look how you can reach them with clear guidance through the process. 💚🏢🎯 #aquatherm #EPD #LEED #DGNB #BREEAM #sustainability

A summary of our research in Mistra Carbon Exit around building construction decarbonization has just been published in Open Access Government, a digital publication that provides an in-depth perspective on key public policy areas worldwide. A quick snapshot with a hopeful message. We have the solutions, let's use them!

[#PointofView] 🏗️In construction, standards are an opportunity as much as a challenge. 🔁Standardisation, life cycle and decarbonisation: focus on the rules of the game in Constructing a Sustainable Future, the magazine for sustainable construction: https://lnkd.in/edxR6xfj

Many of you know I've spent 25 years in France and French-speaking countries. French engineers pioneered many construction innovations: - An Urban Brownfield Megaproject, with M. Haussmann cutting through Paris slums with now famous boulevards - A pure steel high-rise building - Eiffel Tower - and many others   My colleagues from Jean-Francois Lahet's team of BCG Paris identified four areas where best-in-class French companies have gained competitive advantage - since the aggressive carbon reduxtion targets were implemented. These strategies offer precious lessons for global #construction firms preparing for market shifts that are unfolding.

🌍 Important update for the construction industry: CALGreen takes effect July 1, 2024! 🇺🇸 The construction industry has long been a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. While we’ve made impressive progress in reducing operational carbon — the emissions produced during a building's use phase — embodied carbon, which includes the emissions from manufacturing and transporting construction materials, is now receiving the attention it deserves. To tackle this pressing issue, California has updated CALGreen, the first mandatory green building standards code in the United States. These new requirements, set to take effect on July 1, 2024, aim to significantly reduce the environmental impact of buildings by focusing on embodied carbon. As we approach this important deadline, it's crucial for all stakeholders in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to familiarize themselves with these changes and prepare for compliance. Learn more in this one-hour course, presented by One Click LCA and USGBC California on June 28 at 10 am PDT, where you will learn about the new embodied carbon reduction requirements and how to achieve them. 👉 https://lnkd.in/djKYpN2p #EmbodiedCarbon #CALGreen #Compliance #lifecycleassessment #lca #construction #sustainability #netzero

We need more move like this in the field of embodied carbon for achieving 2050 target.

Upcoming webinar - Low-carbon construction trends across Europe: Insights from the Vizcab Barometer! 🌍 I’m thrilled to invite you to join our next exclusive webinar, hosted by my colleague Jerome Di Valentin, to discuss the key findings of the 3rd edition of our Low-Carbon Barometer! For the first time, our annual report - traditionally exploring the use of LCAs in France - is going international, with the input of 270+ construction professionals across 11 European countries to understand how Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) are shaping the industry. 🔎 Key questions that we will tackle in this upcoming webinar: ✅ What are the major trends in LCA adoption across Europe? ✅ How do countries get ready for new low-carbon regulations? ✅ What’s next for LCA implementation in our industry? 💡 If you're looking to stay ahead in the fast-changing world of sustainable construction, this is a must-attend session! https://lnkd.in/eeWKwicK 📅 Date: 13 February 🕚 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 CET

ICYMI: Last week, our team hosted a webinar on, Decarbonizing Construction: Innovations and Strategies in Reducing Embodied Carbon. We covered why rising temperatures and visible climate impacts demand swift action to protect our planet and our people. For the design and construction industry, embodied carbon remains a significant challenge. The built environment accounts for nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions globally, with 11 percent embodied in construction materials and 28 percent stemming from building operations. Watch the webinar recording to learn about innovative technologies and strategies in decarbonizing the construction material supply chain, and what experts hope for the future. https://lnkd.in/eekTKZgj #SkanskaImpacts #Decarbonization #Construction #Development #Sustainability #NYClimateWeek #SupplyChain