Sustainability

The human race stands at a crossroads. Human activity is having a direct and severe impact on the global environment and if nothing is done to address the issue, the…

The EC3 or Embodied Carbon Calculator, is a tool that can be used to benchmark, assess, and ultimately reduce embodied carbon. The EC3 was developed by the Energy Studies Institute…

The construction industry is by far the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, accounting for nearly 40% of such emissions while the second worst-offending industry - agriculture - accounts…

The building and construction sector produces nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it by far the largest CO2 offender. By comparison, the #2 sector, agriculture, contributes "only"…

Carbon accounting entails quantifying the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that an organisation or business produces. Also known as greenhouse gas accounting, carbon accounting is mandatory for large enterprises, publicly…

The UK government has established the goal of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions nationwide by 2050. That’s an incredibly ambitious goal that will require the cooperation of both private citizens…

Reducing waste is one of the premier challenges facing members of the construction industry. Every year construction waste generates 40 million tonnes of CO2, almost 10% of total UK carbon…

The process of decarbonising a construction project is no small feat. If it is to be accomplished, carbon must be reduced or eliminated at every stage of the project's life…

Decarbonising the construction industry will require a multifaceted effort anchored in the principles of innovation, commitment, and collaboration amongst all players. For any such strategy to be effective it will…