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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.

Annu Talreja

Annu Talreja

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Annu Talreja, an INSEAD graduate, is a seasoned leader with two decades of global experience in real estate, asset management, and sustainability. She has executed over $1 billion in real estate and infrastructure transactions and overseen projects exceeding $2 billion. Before founding Accacia, Annu held leadership roles at Marriott, AECOM, and EY, shaping strategic real estate initiatives. At Accacia, she is pioneering technology-driven decarbonization solutions to accelerate real estate’s transition to net zero. Recognized among Southeast Asia’s Top 50 Rising Women in Tech and INSEAD’s Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients, she is a prominent voice at the intersection of real estate, sustainability, and technology.

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