von andrew.himes | Feb 15, 2024 | Alle Ressourcen, Verfasst von CLF, CLF-Veröffentlichung, CLF Roadway Infrastructure Toolkit, Infrastructure
Roadway infrastructure results in significant greenhouse gas emissions released due to the extraction and manufacturing of materials and all other process necessary to build and maintain it – also known as embodied carbon. Once identified and quantified,...
von andrew.himes | Feb 15, 2024 | Alle Ressourcen, Verfasst von CLF, CLF-Veröffentlichung, CLF Roadway Infrastructure Toolkit, Infrastructure
Embodied carbon accounting is critical to identify key contributors to embodied carbon, evaluate the highest-impact, most cost-effective reduction opportunities, and track progress toward a net-zero carbon future. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is the agreed-upon method...
von andrew.himes | Feb 15, 2024 | Alle Ressourcen, Verfasst von CLF, CLF-Veröffentlichung, CLF Roadway Infrastructure Toolkit, Infrastructure
Greenhouse gas emissions released due to the manufacturing, transportation, and installation of products are collectively known as embodied carbon. Embodied carbon can be released during any stage of a transportation infrastructure life cycle including the initial...
von andrew.himes | Feb 15, 2024 | Alle Ressourcen, Verfasst von CLF, CLF-Veröffentlichung, CLF Roadway Infrastructure Toolkit, Infrastructure, Toolkits
Building and operating the wide network of transportation infrastructure requires significant flows of energy and material resources which highlights the critical role of transportation agencies in addressing the climate change impacts of building these massive forms...