Embodied Carbon Briefing
Learn more about the importance of regulating embodied carbon.
Around 1 in 10 tonnes of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions are ‘embodied’ carbon emissions related to the production and use of construction materials.
Yet there is no national UK policy or regulation to reduce these emissions, despite our climate legislation and support from the construction sector.
This briefing outlines the importance of regulating embodied carbon in the built environment.
Embodied Carbon briefing
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Since 2007, we have been bringing together some of the most influential leaders in politics, business, local authorities, civil service and NGOs to accelerate action for a green built environment.
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