In recent years, the construction landscape in Spain has undergone a remarkable transformation, especially in the bidding phase of projects, where the evaluation of the carbon footprint embedded in materials is being prioritized through tools such as Ecometro or OneClick.
This measure, which is becoming increasingly common in public works projects, seeks to promote more sustainable and eco-efficient construction.
What is interesting is the requirement for bidding construction companies to improve the carbon footprint indicators initially obtained.
They are urged to implement specific strategies to help reduce these values and to promote the selection of more sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.
Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies
The strategies applied to improve these numbers are varied and range from the implementation of environmental product declarations to the preference for regional products.
- Prioritization of sustainable materials: priority is given to the selection of wood with chain of custody, which guarantees responsible and sustainable forest management.
- Promotion of recycled and renewable materials: the use of materials with a high percentage of recycled content or those from renewable sources is promoted.
- Reuse and efficient waste management: reuse of materials and more efficient management of waste generated during project execution are also among the essential strategies for reducing the carbon footprint.
These actions, although challenging in many cases, represent a fundamental step towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly construction.
Aligning the construction industry with the goals of sustainability and climate change mitigation opens the door to a brighter future, where urban development and the protection of the natural environment go hand in hand.
In short, the transformation to eco-efficient construction is not only necessary, but also inevitable in today’s context of growing environmental awareness and commitment to a sustainable future.
ESG and Green Building Consultant at Ineria Management
