As a vanguard in the sustainability and renewable energy consulting domain, we at Firstgreen Consulting hold deep expertise in minimizing the carbon footprint of built environments. One core strategy we advocate for is building reuse or renovation. This effective approach not only breathes new life into existing structures but also Read more…
As we strive for a greener future, understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of the built environment becomes increasingly essential. Central to this is the concept of embodied carbon, which has sparked a transformative dialogue on sustainable building practices. Here, we delve into five strategic approaches to reducing embodied carbon, Read more…
In the complex narrative of climate change and the built environment, two key terms have taken center stage: embodied carbon and operational carbon. These two types of carbon emissions greatly influence a building’s carbon footprint from its inception to its operation. Understanding Embodied Carbon Embodied carbon can be seen as Read more…
Embodied carbon emissions, an often overlooked aspect of greenhouse gas emissions, include all emissions linked to building construction, such as extraction, transportation, manufacturing, and installation of construction materials, along with operational and end-of-life emissions. As we approach a critical decade for climate action, the urgency to reduce embodied carbon emissions Read more…
India, a country rich in natural resources, is embracing the revolutionary concept of Floating Solar PV (Photovoltaics). Its drive towards creating a sustainable future is demonstrated through its widespread adoption and innovative development of this cutting-edge renewable energy technology. Understanding Floating Solar PV and its Importance Floating Solar PV, as Read more…
A common misconception is the belief that we have 30 years to initiate change. However, this isn’t the case; we have significantly less time to act. Leading climate experts argue that the 1.5-degree limit is now unrealistic. To attain this target by 2050, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions would need to Read more…
I. Introduction My involvement in ongoing consulting assignments gave me numerous opportunities to visit Niger. Although rich in resources such as uranium, cobalt, and coal, this large nation with a sparse population has a per capita income of less than 600 USD. Education and health levels are desperately low, and Read more…
In the backdrop of a global climate crisis, the decade-long transformation of the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is nothing short of phenomenal. From an annual market size of 17 GW in 2010 to a staggering 240 GW by 2022, the sector has witnessed an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) Read more…
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an authoritative entity that assembles and assesses the science of climate change. Boasting an international legion of contributors, the IPCC has over 234 scientists from 66 nations lending their expertise. This international collective of scientists meticulously reviews thousands of scientific documents annually, Read more…
1. End-of-life – waste destruction (Provincial) Addressing the necessity of infrastructure to deal with waste when it can no longer be recycled, reused, or upcycled, its “end of life.” 2. End-of-life residues (Immobilization) Searching for long-term solutions for the end products from advanced waste-to-energy plants. 3. Centralized sorting – eco-industrial Read more…