At Firstgreen Consulting, we believe in creating a more sustainable future. One way to achieve this is by reducing embodied carbon throughout the design and development process. We have mapped out six key phases of construction, each providing opportunities to lower embodied carbon emissions. 1. Predesign & Site Selection Before Read more…
Understanding the Construction Industry’s Carbon Footprint An eye-opening study by Lizhen Huang et al., titled “Carbon Emission of Global Construction Sector,” published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, spotlighted the construction sector’s significant contribution to worldwide carbon emissions. As per the study, the construction industry accounted for a staggering 23% 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…
At Firstgreen Consulting, we continually observe and evaluate the impacts of different industries on carbon emissions. The Indian steel industry is a key player in the country’s infrastructure development, and its evolution directly impacts the embodied carbon in the built environment. Transitioning to Electric Arc Furnaces Over recent years, the Read more…
Understanding the Concept of Embodied Carbon Embodied carbon refers to the carbon dioxide emitted during the production, transport, and construction of building materials. It is a crucial aspect of a building’s total carbon footprint and directly contributes to global warming. Why Embodied Carbon Matters In the fight against climate change, Read more…
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the process of managing municipal solid waste (MSW), with separate treatment for recyclable materials, is net-negative in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when compared to landfilling. Specifically, there is an additional savings of about 1 tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) per Read more…
As the world grapples with the increasingly urgent need to shift towards sustainable energy solutions, grid batteries have emerged as a pivotal technology. Grid batteries can help us address some of the most critical challenges we face in our transition towards a greener, more resilient future. Here, we explore how Read more…
Amplus Energy Solutions, Asia’s leading distributed energy company, added another feather to its cap, bags the APVIA Award 2019 for its contribution to the photovoltaic industry in an event held in Shanghai, China. At the award ceremony that was held on sidelines of SNEC 2019 PV Power Expo, Asian Photovoltaic Read more…
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