Project teams are considering additional dimensions of carbon emissions resulting from a building project, including carbon emissions from water consumption, waste generation, occupant transportation, and the embodied carbon of materials used to build the project. 

Trackunit CEO Soeren Brogaard has urged the construction sector to take stronger action on 2050 decarbonization targets after the UN said CO2 emissions in the industry hit an all-time high in 2021.

With the emergence of environmental, social, and governance reporting, companies are working rigorously to identify, assess, and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

There is one type of refrigeration cycle that has the potential to provide clean, low-carbon air conditioning: absorption refrigeration.

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is proud to announce high performance insulation and building envelope solutions group Kingspan has joined the team in a global sustainability partnership. 

Installing distributed energy resources throughout buildings can effectively help us achieve carbon-neutrality goals.

As countries gather in Glasgow this week to address the current climate crisis, The International Code Council provides expertise and solutions for governments and the building sector.

As threats to society continue to evolve, contemporary building codes are essential to limiting greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing resilience.

The country’s premier event dedicated to zero energy and zero carbon buildings, taking place October 27-29 in New York City, invites participants to attend in-person or virtually.