Carbon footprint optimization
Low-carbon renovation: the No. 1 Renovation Brief of the Low-Carbon Prescribers Hub in 7 key messages
TERAO is part of the Hub of Low Carbon Prescribers. We have previously shared summaries of the thematic briefs “Facades” and “Bio-based materials“. In 2023, the Hub continued its approach to supporting prescription through renovation case studies, to understand and achieve the optimal cost and carbon of renovation on existing projects. This work will be the subject of several briefs throughout its progress. Here we
[Expertise] Carbon reduction methodology for new construction projects
Carbon reduction methodology for new construction projects is a systematic approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings. It involves assessing the carbon footprint of the project from design to operation, identifying opportunities to reduce emissions through design choices, materials selection, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and waste management, and compensating for the
[Expertise] Carbon reduction vs carbon offset
Carbon reduction and carbon offset are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings and implications. In this article, we will explain what they are, why they matter, and how they can help you reduce your environmental impact. Carbon reduction is the process of decreasing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that you produce, either directly
[Net Zero Carbon] Bicycle incentives and recognition in green building certification
In our previous article, we have already discussed green commuting choices and found out that bicycle is the most efficient way for us to achieve a sustainable lifestyle in terms of a daily commute. Today, we will dig deeper into this topic and see how the promotion of cycling can be implemented on a Building Level or a Company Level.
[To carbon neutrality] Step 2 – Carbon footprint quantification – Feedback from ARaymond
[Part 2] How can TERAO help you assess your carbon footprint? After our first article about Data Collection, and insights from ARaymond employees involved in this process, here is the introduction and the client feedback on the 2nd step of the carbon footprint assessment: carbon footprint quantification As a reminder, here are the main steps of the carbon footprint calculation
Where is the future of the green industry?
Smart energy consumption reduction tips from TERAO Last Friday 18th February, in Shanghai, “Anhui Huaibei New Coal Chemical Industry And Synthetic Materials Base Investment Promotion and Policy Briefing Meeting” by Anhui Huaibei New Coal Chemical Industry And Synthetic Materials Base and Knight Frank. This meeting had 4 parts: Best Site Selection, Smart Energy Consumption, Ecological Compliance, and Gas Purification. TERAO
[Net Zero Carbon] Reduce your carbon footprint through green commuting!
To commute from home to work, do you know which transportation means will emit the least or the most carbon emissions? One would think that carbon footprint reduction is normally a big concept and normally of a national scale, but there is still low hanging fruit that individuals can do for the climate. Increasing findings show that transportation shares the
[To carbon neutrality] Step 1 – Carbon footprint calculation boundaries and data collection – Feedback from ARaymond
How can TERAO help you to assess your carbon footprint? Discover this case study for an automotive- and solar-related company in China, ARaymond China. We will introduce the methodology step by step through different articles and we will even share some feedbacks from the customer! Without further ado, here is the first step: setting up boundaries and data collection! ARaymond Group
Shanghai Government & French Enterprises Round Table by Shanghai Commission of Commerce
On Wednesday 17th November, 2021, it was a great honor for TERAO to have been invited at the Government-Enterprise Round Table organized by Shanghai Commission of Commerce, among 8 selected French companies. Other invited French organizations included Air Liquide, AXA, Bureau Veritas, CMA-CGM, Decathlon, Puy du Fou, Suez and the French Eco-City Club. The round table speakers Chaired by Vice
Reducing your asset carbon footprint: how does tree planting help?
As you can see in our previous articles, TERAO team is capable of carrying out Carbon footprint assessments for our clients. Based on the assessment data, we would work together with our clients to develop optimum action plans to best reduce their carbon footprint. After reducing energy and after renewable energy implementation, to be done firstly, one of the ideas
Start your company Carbon footprint reduction plan with these official platforms (2/2)
As the second part of this carbon footprint reporting tool series, this article will focus on an analysis of CDP，UN Global Compact and RE100. CDP & UN Global Compact Both CDP and UN Global Compact initiatives date back to 2000. CDP was created by a global cooperation (UK, Germany and US) and UN Global Compact by the United Nations. Now, 21
Start your company Carbon footprint reduction plan with these official platforms
Recently, an increasing number of MNCs and SMEs have been paying more and more attention to their Carbon footprint. These companies are looking for different international initiatives to help them to reduce their Carbon footprint. To make it easier for companies to choose from a myriad of organizations, TERAO selected six of them and conducted a detailed survey: Carbon Trust,
[Case study] Carbon footprint assessment: Vietnam textile factory
How TERAO can help you to assess your carbon footprint? Here is a case study of a textile factory in Vietnam. Case study – Vietnam factory carbon footprint study TERAO’s team worked as a specialist to assess carbon footprint for a specific case. A Vietnam based client wanted to assess the CO2 emission for all the activities involved in their factories.
TERAO at CCIFC Shaping Tomorrow Round Table
On 1st February 2021, the CCIFC (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China) Shanghai organized the “Shaping Tomorrow Round Table” inviting the different winners of the Green Business and Good Planet trophy to share their views on Sustainability. TERAO Asia team was glad to participate, along with the 3 other winners of the Green Business Award (Doucéa, Faurecia and
Start assessing your carbon footprint with the GHG protocol
More and more asset owners pay attention to their Carbon Footprint, such as Fortune 500 companies. As we have mentioned already in our previous article “Carbon Footprint – Methodology”, the building sector is accountable for nearly 40% of annual global GHG (Greenhouse gas) emissions (9.2 GtCO2 in 2015 according to IEA). This carbon footprint can be evaluated using the GHG
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