Research report
Decarbonizing construction
Guidance for investors and developers to reduce embodied carbon
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About the report
Developers and investors have a unique opportunity to shape demand and drive transformation at the early stages of building projects. This report gathers over 50 embodied carbon-reduction policies and best practices that can be incorporated into projects, as well as practical guidance on how to use them.
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Key findings & impact
Each measure is grouped into one of the following five categories:
- Create a carbon policy that sets out consistent requirements for all projects to follow.
- Set targets and transparency requirements for projects to meet across all their phases.
- Prioritize circularity – that is, less new building and more reuse and refurbishment.
- Design optimization to use less material and to choose materials with a low carbon footprint.
- Low-carbon procurement to ensure use of materials with a low carbon footprint
This report was written by One Click LCA on behalf of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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