Europe has set a target of reducing CO₂ emissions by 55% by 2030. And we in the construction sector can do our bit to help. The construction sector is responsible for no less than 39% of global CO₂ emissions, of which 28% comes from operational emissions and 11% from materials. 50% of global raw material extraction is for construction purposes.
Understanding the environmental impact of your building thanks to the LCA study
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At Qern, we have been reducing operational emissions for a long time by designing energy-efficient techniques. As we increasingly use energy-efficient techniques, the CO₂ emissions from materials and construction (embodied carbon) are having a greater impact on the total life cycle of the building. The next step is to also look at the materials and construction (methods). That is why you can also come to us for LCA studies.
An LCA study provides insight into the environmental impact of a building. We calculate and analyze the environmental effects of extracting materials, producing, transporting, and installing, maintaining and using a building, and removing the building materials at the end of its life.
We use TOTEM and OneclickLCA software to carry out the LCA study. We draw up a report with results for different scenarios and analyze the data from the LCA software for you.
We can conduct a study to calculate the Global Warming Potential (GWP), or we can go even further and calculate all environmental impact categories, such as soil and water acidification, depletion of mineral and fossil resources, or even the effect on human health and biodiversity.
In addition to calculating the impact of your building(s), we are also happy to help you formulate a sustainability strategy and implement areas for improvement.
Do you have any questions or would you like tailored advice? Let us know.