The use of concrete in the construction of new infrastructure is a significant contributor to the widespread challenge of reducing embodied carbon. Embodied carbon are the carbon dioxide emissions ...

Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called “embodied carbon” and what percent of our greenhouse gas emissions does it make up? And more important, how can we reduce it? – Mike O., Durham, NC As the process of ...

Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes through the lifecycle of a building or infrastructure. In 2019, Jeff Hines and Laura ...

Embodied carbon is most often used in the context of the built environment, where it is presumed to include emissions from raw material extraction, transportation of materials, materials wasted, ...

Reducing materials embodied carbon in construction will advance Australia’s low-carbon future, says a UNSW expert. It’s hard to drive through any urban area and not notice the busy construction sites ...

BOSTON (SHNS) – As Massachusetts moves toward its 2050 deadline to reach net-zero carbon emissions, climate activists had lawmakers’ attention on Wednesday, proposing a new idea to reduce an unlikely ...

Description: Designed for structural engineers but welcoming to all, this session provides a focused introduction to embodied carbon in buildings. Participants will learn how to define and apply ...

Design and construction professionals know that buildings are responsible for 37% of global carbon emissions and significantly contribute to a company’s carbon footprint. Embodied carbon, emissions ...

WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ClarkDietrich, North America's largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and accessories, has launched a new digital tool to quickly estimate ...

This is another installment of our blog series on the landmark 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill, signed into law on November 21, 2024. Previous posts addressed how the Clean Energy Bill aims to ...

Addition helps keep sustainability top-of-mind, clearly communicates flooring’s carbon impact Each IDS floor plan now includes a dynamic bar graph that showcases the total embodied carbon value for ...

Day one of the bootcamp will focus on ensuring all attendees are fluent in the language of embodied carbon. Through a combination of lecture-style instruction and interactive workshops, attendees will ...