Construction, which accounts nearly 45% of the world’s total energy and emissions, is undeniably important in the fight against climate change.
Neither label nor legislation, the concept of a “zero carbon building” is a multifaceted approach to coming as close to carbon neutrality as possible by improving a site’s energy and environmental performance.
Its impact extends far beyond the only energy consumed by the building, encompassing material production and processing, transportation, recycling policy, maintenance, renovation, and deconstruction. Before a place’s carbon balance can be reduced, its entire lifecycle and each of its components must be taken into consideration.
Although there are regional tools (such as Totem in Belgium) and specific labels (Zero Carbon Shipyard) available, we recognize that the goal of neutrality is complex and can be achieved only through a holistic approach that involves all the sector’s stakeholders at each stage of the process.
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