Building a Low-Carbon Future: The Role of Sustainable Materials and Embodied Carbon
Focusing on the significance of embodied carbon, the emissions from materials and construction processes, accounts for up to 50% of a building’s carbon footprint, a critical factor often overlooked in real estate. To combat this, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are gaining traction, helping stakeholders measure and reduce material-related emissions. Cities like Singapore and Sydney are adopting LCA into their building codes, while platforms like Accacia offer tools to optimize sustainable material sourcing, driving the real estate industry towards net-zero targets.



