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As the built environment continues its journey toward “Net Zero” carbon, much of the focus remains on operational emissions — the energy used to heat, cool, and power buildings. There is logic to this. Transitioning to renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency not only reduces operational carbon emissions, they can also significantly reduce operational costs making this an attractive prospect to building developers, owners and tenants. Couple aligning these reductions with wider stakeholder Science-based Targets, it may feel as though the problem of reaching Net Zero is well on the way to being solved. If only it was that simple — this only addresses part of the problem. The often-overlooked counterpart, embodied carbon, presents a significant and unavoidable challenge that makes achieving true Net Zero an extremely difficult task.

We’ve heard it so many times before — how the built environment is responsible for such a large proportion of global carbon emissions — and we know how much change is required to decarbonise quickly enough to be Net Zero by 2050. So why aren’t we doing it?

The demand for Whole Life Carbon assessments (WLCAs) is growing rapidly, driven by stricter planning requirements, evolving industry standards and the urgent need to decarbonise the built environment. As highlighted by RIBA recently, the current approach to carbon management is plagued by inefficiencies, inconsistencies and a reliance on outdated manual processes.

In the era of climate change and sustainability, the construction industry faces significant pressure to reduce its environmental impact. One crucial aspect of this is understanding and managing the carbon footprint of buildings throughout their entire life cycle. Whole life carbon (WLC) tracking is emerging as a vital practice in the construction sector, providing insights that drive more sustainable decision-making. Here’s why tracking whole life carbon data throughout a building project is crucial.

In the realm of corporate sustainability, transparency and accountability are key to mitigating climate change impacts. While direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased electricity (Scope 2) have traditionally garnered the most attention, the role of Scope 3 emissions in a company’s carbon footprint is coming to the fore. Scope 3 emissions, or value chain emissions, often represent the largest portion of an organisation’s greenhouse gas inventory, making their tracking and management crucial for true environmental stewardship.

In the architectural and building industry’s race toward sustainability, the role of technology in facilitating eco-friendly and cost-effective construction practices has never been more critical. ViridiPath’s Carbon Tracking software stands at the forefront of this innovation, offering a revolutionary approach to designing and executing construction projects that are as environmentally responsible as they are financially viable. In this article, we’ll explore how our software can reshape the construction landscape by enabling more efficient, low-carbon building projects.

In the world of building and construction, the goals of saving money and reducing carbon emissions can often seem at odds. However, the advent of carbon tracking Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions presents a unique opportunity to align economic incentives with environmental stewardship. Let’s explore how this innovative technology is helping developers, architects, and specifiers achieve sustainable development, both profitably and responsibly.

The construction industry plays a pivotal role in the global economy, but it also holds a significant environmental impact. As society increasingly emphasizes sustainability, the focus on reducing carbon emissions has become imperative. To address this, carbon tracking has emerged as a crucial tool for managing and mitigating the environmental footprint of construction projects.

In September 2023, RICS released the 2nd edition of their Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) Standard. The aim of the WLCA standard is to steer the construction industry towards decarbonisation. The standard covers all buildings and infrastructure throughout the built environment life cycle.

The global construction industry is experiencing a major shift towards sustainability. This shift comes from a growing awareness of the environmental impact of buildings. Tracking carbon emissions from building design to completion is becoming a pivotal practice.

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges our world faces today. The way we construct and use buildings has a significant impact on the environment. That’s where “Whole Life Carbon” and “Whole Life Carbon Assessment” come into play. But what do these terms mean, and why are they essential?