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 quantity of data, the methodology used to evaluate and compare that data, the tools needed to drive reduction of embodied carbon in materials, design, and construction, and the policies required to drive change.

CLF Research Areas

Politica

Data & Tools

Materiali

Valutazione del ciclo di vita

Politica

Tools and resources provide the clarity needed for meaningful action.

Data & Tools

Data is essential to drive effective decarbonization policies and targets.

Materiali

Innovative materials and designs accelerate decarbonization.

Valutazione del ciclo di vita

LCA brings home the
urgency of addressing embodied carbon.

Research is critical to decarbonization

Promote understanding of the critical importance of whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) tools, and work to increase access to high quality, trustworthy LCA data and tools.

Develop the baselines and methodology, both for material and whole buildings, to enable progress in setting and meeting emission reduction targets.

Aggregate qualitative data from stakeholders active in the introduction or implementation of embodied carbon policies to inform the development of more effective future programs.

Work to develop and harmonize carbon accounting standards, tools and policy language that focus US and global policy efforts on the most effective models.

Create training and tools that enable policymakers to easily track and verify policy compliance.

Participate in standards committee to provide unbiased technical expertise to advance the development of embodied
carbon standards.

Identify, evaluate, and support the use of novel biogenic and other low-carbon or carbon-storing building materials.

How does CLF research enable decarbonization?

Promotes understanding of the critical importance of whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) tools, and work to increase access to high quality, trustworthy LCA data and tools.

Develops the baselines and methodology, both for material and whole buildings, to enable progress in setting and meeting emission reduction targets.

Aggregates qualitative data from stakeholders active in the introduction or implementation of embodied carbon policies to inform the development of more effective future programs.

Works to develop and harmonize carbon accounting standards, tools and policy language that focus US and global policy efforts on the most effective models.

Creates training and tools that enable policymakers to easily track and verify policy compliance.

Participates in standards committee to provide unbiased technical expertise to advance the development of embodied
carbon standards.

Identifies, evaluates, and supports the use of novel biogenic and other low-carbon or carbon-storing building materials.

Our Theory of Change

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  • Informare una politica efficace e giusta

    To advance government and corporate policy, tools and resources are required to provide the clarity needed for meaningful action. We develop model embodied carbon policy, act as a technical advisor to inform the development of effective and just policies, provide technical support to agencies implementing embodied carbon policy, and collaborate with NGOs to align and advance embodied carbon policies.

  • Improve Tools and Data

    Data is essential for driving effective public and private decarbonization policies and targets. We align, assess and advance embodied carbon data and methodology to increase access and availability of quality embodied carbon data for effective decision-making. We support the development of robust standards.

  • Build Community

    Action must span professions, sectors and geographies. We build, unify and convene a diverse community of leaders to enable widespread action to reduce embodied carbon. Our network of regional leaders is equipped with resources and educational opportunities that build capacity to advocate for and comply with embodied carbon policies.