Tag: carbon footprint

19
Dec

Carbon Footprint – How to reduce the environmental impact?

Once the carbon footprint has been assessed through the dedicated methodology, cf. our article on Carbon footprint methodology it is possible to work on different solutions to reduce the emissions. In the building sector, there are many initiatives to control and minimize carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Optimization of built areas: Since one built square meter is equivalent to one

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21
Nov

Carbon Footprint Methodology – How to assess your asset environmental impact?

The Carbon Footprint Methodology The carbon footprint of an entire site could be done using different methodology such as the French Bilan Carbone® approach or the Green House Gas Protocol approach. At TERAO we are used to working with the French methodology. The Bilan Carbone® approach is designed for all types of organizations and is compatible with other standards, such

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22
Feb

A Low-Carbon approach for sustainable buildings

Greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction has become a hot topic (this is the least we can say) in recent decades, to fight against global warming. The building sector is accountable for nearly 40% of annual global GHG emissions (9.2 GtCO2 in 2015 according to IEA). Therefore, a great interest is shown in making an effort to reduce GHG gases by designing

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