Carbon footprint of building materials

Carbon footprint of building materials

Construction is a vital sector for human development, but it is also one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, responsible for climate change. This sector is responsible for 40% of CO2 emissions, in addition to generating 30% of solid waste and...
Carbon footprint analysis in bidding processes

Carbon footprint analysis in bidding processes

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...
Carbon footprint in buildings: The role of LCA

Carbon footprint in buildings: The role of LCA

According to the latest report published by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (Global ABC) on the global state of buildings and construction 2022, the current building sector is responsible for more than 37% of CO2 emissions associated with energy and...