27
Jan

The Carbon Imperative: Why Embodied Carbon is the Next Step for Net-Zero Buildings

The global construction industry is at a crossroads. For years, the gold standard of “green building” was defined by operational efficiency—how much electricity a building consumes once the tenants move in. However, as our power grids become greener and HVAC systems more efficient, a new challenge has emerged from the shadows. It is the “Elephant in the Room”: Embodied Carbon.

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5
Mar

Forvia Fengcheng Mega Plant – LEED v4 Gold: OneClick LCA case study

Forvia is a French global automotive supplier headquartered in Nanterre, France. They are an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility, bringing together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry. Forvia, through its two entities, Faurecia and Hella, has demonstrated over the years a

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20
Jan

[Event Recap] Embodied carbon for new projects-How to estimate and reduce with ULI China Mainland

On Thursday 13th January 2022, in Shanghai, offline and online, ULI China Mainland held a special members-only event for those interested in ESG. The aim of this event was to help members understand the basis of embodied carbon content for new buildings, embodied carbon contents for key building materials, and what developers are doing to reduce embodied carbon for new

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