Our Vision to Reduce Carbon in the Built Environment

The ViridiPath vision is that you cannot decarbonise what you do not know – in order to reduce carbon emissions you must be able to measure, track and report, accurately and transparently.

Our vision underscores a fundamental principle in the journey towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future: knowledge is the precursor to action. This led us to develop ViridiPath Carbon Tracking software. It gives you the ability to track and report on carbon emissions at any stage of your building project lifecycle.

Foundation of Understanding

Decarbonisation begins with a comprehensive understanding of where and how emissions are generated. In the context of the built environment, this means unraveling the complex web of carbon footprints left by buildings from construction through to end-of-life, covering both embodied carbon (the emissions associated with materials and construction processes) and operational carbon (the emissions resulting from building use and maintenance).

Measurement as a Starting Point

To reduce emissions, we must first identify the sources and scale of those emissions with high precision. This involves advanced analytics and cutting-edge technologies to gather data on energy usage, material efficiency and the carbon intensity of construction practices. By establishing a detailed baseline, organisations and individuals can pinpoint the most impactful areas for intervention.

Transparency and Visibility

Knowledge must not be siloed. A successful decarbonisation strategy requires transparency throughout value chains, across all stakeholders. Visibility into each component’s carbon footprint enables more informed choices about materials, design and operations. This shared knowledge fosters collaboration among developers, consultants and contractors.

Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Knowledge of our carbon footprints also lays the groundwork for a culture of continuous improvement. As new technologies emerge, as materials become more sustainable, as practices evolve, so too can our efforts to decarbonise. Embracing innovation and staying informed about advancements allows for ongoing optimisation of sustainability strategies.

The belief that you cannot decarbonise what you do not know encapsulates a powerful truth at the heart of the fight against climate change. The path to a sustainable future is paved with knowledge, measurement and understanding.