Sustainability involves everyone, especially those in the commercial sector. Each company’s carbon footprint can hurt or help the planet survive climate change. Reimagining energy consumption and usage is essential in crafting a greener future. These are a few ways to optimize your commercial structure to reduce each property’s environmental impact.

Pearl Group has announced the installation of a cutting-edge, real-time digital counter that showcases the substantial CO₂ savings achieved through its innovative PU insulation systems. This initiative is part of Pearl’s ongoing commitment to achieving global climate neutrality through promoting the widespread insulation of residential and industrial buildings.

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has released an environmental product declaration (EPD) for its K-Roc™ HF Series insulated metal panels (IMPs). EPDs have become the industry standard for identifying the best building materials to lower embodied carbon in the built environment. 

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration as the construction industry continues its mission of increasing sustainability. However, a new white paper from the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division argues that embodied carbon reveals only part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.

Dr. Kayla Natividad, engineer, gave a presentation called, “Embodied Carbon in Legislation, Regulation and Other Places” at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Summer Conference in Montreal, QC. Natividad reviewed the differences among flat glass, processed glass and fenestration assemblies Product Category Rules, which are being specified in legislation.

Today, at the Summer Sustainability Summit 2024, One Click LCA launches a new software tool to ensure compliance with Part 11, Title 24, of the California Code of Regulations — CALGreen.

The following is an exhibit of over twenty tools (many of which are free) that can help your team examine, disclose, and optimize your next building project for embodied carbon. 

Kingspan Group, parent company of Kingspan Light + Air North America and Solatube International Inc., has released its fourth annual ‘Planet Passionate’ sustainability report and announces a 65% absolute reduction in its scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2020.

To achieve substantial environmental impact, a broader framework that connects biophilic elements with green building practices is imperative for sustainable construction.

The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC California or USGBC-CA) announced its 23rd annual California Green Building Conference, an impact-oriented event that is the largest and longest-running gathering of leading advocates across California's public and private sectors.