International engineering firm Walter P Moore has released a groundbreaking stewardship report entitled Embodied Carbon, A Clearer View of Carbon Emissions. The report focuses on an issue of relevance for all material specifiers, which is the reduction of greenhouse...
Episode 1 Episode 1 of this 12-part series from the Boston Society of Architects explores how we can turn building materials — a climate challenge — into a climate solution. Speakers: Lori Ferriss, Stephanie Carlisle, Stacy Smedley, Frances Yang. View the Playlist on...
This working paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) explores the idea of setting a low-carbon product standard for steel in the United States. It offers recommendations on how to set an effective standard that can drive decarbonization in the steel industry,...
Research is critical to decarbonization Our mission is to eliminate embodied carbon in buildings, materials, and infrastructure to create a just and thriving future. CLF engages in a variety of research programs and projects designed to improve the quality and...
Analysis of Embodied and Operational Carbon Impacts of 30 Buildings The California Carbon Report is the first in a series of reports to be released as part of the multi-year CLF WBLCA Benchmarking Study (v2). About Actors in the built environment are promoting...
The Carbon Leadership Forum is currently conducting a multi-year project to develop a robust and harmonized database of WBLCA benchmarks. Embodied Carbon Benchmarks Report Embodied Carbon Budgets and Analysis of 292 Buildings in the US and Canada Read Report...