Why is Net Zero Important?
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…
What is the EC3 Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator?
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…
How to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Construction
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…
How Can Construction Be More Sustainable?
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"…
What is Carbon Accounting?
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…
