Net-zero buildings: halving construction emissions today
The report discusses strategies to halve embodied carbon emissions in the construction industry by 2030, emphasizing immediate actions and collaboration across the value chain to achieve net-zero buildings.
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| Report location: | source PDF |
| Publication date: | March 2023 |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | ARUP |
| Authors: | Daniel Bevan, Daniel Silva, Fernando Ruiz, Luca De Giovanetti, Maria Benazzo, Roland Hunziker, Rowan Bell-bentley, Sarah Bousquet, Veronica Contucci, Victoria Falcone, Yolande Alves De Souza, Chris Carroll |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing case studies of building projects to assess their whole life carbon emissions, focusing particularly on embodied carbon during the construction phase. The report engaged various stakeholders in the built environment to identify practical strategies for reducing emissions and emphasized the importance of early-stage decision-making in achieving significant carbon reductions.
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Key Insights
This report builds on previous work regarding net-zero buildings and focuses on reducing embodied carbon emissions associated with construction. It highlights that embodied carbon can account for over 50% of a building's total life-cycle emissions, particularly during the initial construction phase. The report emphasizes the urgency of reducing these emissions to meet global climate targets, specifically aiming for a 50% reduction by 2030. It outlines various strategies that can be implemented using currently available technologies and materials, stressing the importance of early decision-making in the design process. The report also discusses the need for a systemic approach, encouraging collaboration among all stakeholders in the construction value chain. It identifies key areas for carbon reduction, including building structure, skin, space planning, services, and furnishings. The report concludes that achieving significant reductions in embodied carbon is possible through informed decision-making and prioritizing carbon reduction in all aspects of building design and construction.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | 2023 publication year | English publication language | Global geographic scope | building design | carbon reduction strategies | circular economy | construction emissions | embodied carbon | life-cycle assessment | net-zero buildings | operational carbon | stakeholder collaboration | sustainable materials