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Source: IEA (2016), Energy Technology Perspectives 2016, IEA/OECD, Paris. Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Every Building.
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Source: IEA (2016), Energy Technology Perspectives 2016, IEA/OECD, Paris.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Every Building.
Operational CarbonEmbodied Carbon
Understanding Carbon
Embodied Carbon
+/-50%
Operational Carbon
+/-50%
Understanding Carbon
Understanding Carbon
PRODUCT Stage
Understanding Carbon
PRODUCT Stage
CONSTRUCTION Process Stage
Understanding Carbon
PRODUCT Stage
CONSTRUCTION Process Stage
USE Stage
Understanding Carbon
PRODUCT Stage
CONSTRUCTION Process Stage
USE Stage END OF LIFE Stage
What to do, when.
New vs Retrofit?
Right size the building.
X vs Y system?
Systems CO2 reductions.
X vs Y Mnfr/Product?
Mfr/Product CO2 reductions.
Carbon smart procurement.
CO2 reductions realized.
Embodied Carbon reduction realized!
Reducing Embodied Carbon
*Start Supplier Outreach
WHOLE BUILDING LCA
SUPPLYCHAIN
ASSESSMENT
We did it!Current GAP in EC accounting!LCA Tools (Tally, OneClick, Athena)
What to do, when.
New vs Retrofit?
Right size the building.
X vs Y system?
Systems CO2 reductions.
X vs Y Mnfr/Product?
Mfr/Product CO2 reductions.
Carbon smart procurement.
CO2 reductions realized.
Embodied Carbon reduction realized!
Reducing Embodied Carbon
*Start Supplier Outreach
WHOLE BUILDING LCA
SUPPLYCHAIN
ASSESSMENT
We did it!Current GAP in EC accounting!LCA Tools (Tally, OneClick, Athena)
What to do, when.
New vs Retrofit?
Right size the building.
X vs Y system?
Systems CO2 reductions.
X vs Y Mnfr/Product?
Mfr/Product CO2 reductions.
Carbon smart procurement.
CO2 reductions realized.
Embodied Carbon reduction realized!
Reducing Embodied Carbon
*Start Supplier Outreach
WHOLE BUILDING LCA
SUPPLYCHAIN
ASSESSMENT
We did it!Current GAP in EC accounting!LCA Tools (Tally, OneClick, Athena)
Embodied Carbon Reduction Tool
(Supply Chain Specific)
Supply chainemissions reduction.
Available to Everyone
Easy to Use
Free to Use
Open & Transparent Data Source
Open API (willing/able to share data with other tools)
Wish List
Focused on Supply Chain Accountability
Embodied Carbon Reduction Tool
(Supply Chain Specific)
Reducing Embodied Carbon
Supply chainemissions reduction.
Available to Everyone
Easy to Use
Free to Use
Open & Transparent Data Source
Open API (willing/able to share data with other tools)
Wish List
Focused on Supply Chain Accountability
Embodied Carbon Reduction Tool
(Supply Chain Specific)
Reducing Embodied Carbon
Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator
Supply chainemissions reduction.
Lead Sponsors
Pilot Sponsors
Association Sponsors
2018/2019 Grant ManagementEarly Adopters SponsorsCoughlin Porter Lundeen LeMessurierPCS StructuralSaint-Gobain/CertainteedSalesforceSCS Global ServicesTK1SCThornton Tomasetti
Material Sponsors
Technology PartnersAutodeskClimate Earthmindful Materials powered by OriginSustainable MindsTally
ArupBrightworks SustainabilityCentral Concrete SupplyKaterraKieran TimberlakeLMN ArchitectsNational Ready Mixed Concrete CoUrban FabrickWAP Sustainability
Methodology Partners
Execution
2019/2020 Tool Partnerships
PRODUCT Stage
CONSTRUCTION Process Stage
USE Stage END OF LIFE Stage
Current EC Stages
Embodied Carbon Benchmarking Study
2019
MATERIALQUANTITY
ESTIMATE
EMBODIED CARBON
PER MATERIAL
EPDs
BUILDINGEMBODIED CARBON
(EC) ESTIMATE
Carbon Smart Estimating
Building Material Quantities from Construction Estimates, BIM models and Tally
Building Material Quantities
Building Material Quantities from Construction Estimates, BIM models and Tally
Building Material Quantities
Building Material Quantities from Construction Estimates, BIM models and Tally
Building Material Quantities
Kg CO2e from Environmental Product Declarations
Material Carbon Emissions
*current database holds over 22,000 epds
Kg CO2e from Environmental Product Declarations
EPD Database
Conservative 80% Benchmark
Achievable 20% Target
Filter by location
Search for 5000 psi ready mix concretes in a region
Number of EPDs that meet search
parameters
Apply Policy or Certification
Compliance 2019 CLF Baseline
Search by known performance
characteristics
Find & Compare Materials
Comparison of 5000 psi ready mix concretes in a region
5000 psi mix ACHIEVABLE TARGET
5000 psi mixCONSERVATIVE BENCHMARK
Ability to compare manufacturers and assess
baselines and targets
30-50% REDUCTION (possible in
regional supply chain)
2019 CLF BASELINE
Find & Compare Materials
View details from the Search page
View the digitized EPD data for a specific
product/mix
Find & Compare Materials
Every EPD is digitized
View the digitized EPD and download the PDF
Digitized EPDs
2019 CLF Baseline
Achievable Embodied Carbon Target
Zero Embodied Carbon
Large variance in emissions of rebar
based on manufacturing
location
Locally produced rebar
Simple visualization of available reductions based
on current supply chain
Sankey Diagram for Building Project, Structural System
30% reduction possible in concretes
Plan & Compare Buildings
Carpet TileACHIEVABLE 20% TARGET
Carpet TileCONSERVATIVE 80%
BENCHMARK50-75% REDUCTION
Comparison of carpet tiles globally
Ability to compare manufacturers and assess
baselines and targets
2019 CLF BASELINE
Find & Compare Materials
Sankey Diagram for Building Project, Tenant Improvement
2019 CLF Baseline
Achievable Embodied Carbon Target
Zero Embodied Carbon
50% reduction possible for Carpet
Simple visualization of available reductions based
on current supply chain
Plan & Compare Buildings
Available Reduction (30% on average)
Plan & Compare Buildings
PROJECT A PROJECT B PROJECT C PROJECT D
Plan & Compare Buildings
PROJECT A PROJECT B PROJECT C PROJECT D
Plan & Compare Buildings
Supplier A/Mix X
Supplier B/Mix X
Supplier C/Mix X
Per Unit of Material
Choose this one!
30% reduction in C02 emissions JUST BY having data and ASKING.
Carbon Reduction is Possible
Limit
Pilot Users
Waitlist
Active Users
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
11/18 Nov 2018 to Nov 2019 (1 year)
Dec 2019to
April 2020(20 weeks)
PUBLIC LAUNCH
6000
0
Market Transformation is Happening
Pilot Users
Waitlist
Active Users
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
11/18 Nov 2018 to Nov 2019 (1 year)
Nov 2019to
Feb 2020(12 weeks)
PUBLIC LAUNCH
6000
0
Market Transformation is Happening
Operational
Embodied
Operational
Embodied
….and more!
….and more!
Chapters active/forming in:ECN Austin ECN AustraliaECN AtlantaECN Bay Area ECN Boston ECN Calgary ECN ChicagoECN Hong Kong ECN NYC ECN Pittsburgh ECN Portland ECN Rocky Mountain (Denver/Boulder) ECN Seattle ECN Toronto ECN UK ECN Vancouver ECN Yellowstone
Join the ECN at: https://carbonleadershipforum.org
• First free, industry network focused on embodied carbon• Over 15 local network chapters and growing• Over 2,000 network participants currently egnaging
The Embodied Carbon Network
Operational
Embodied
Operational
Embodied
• First open access model policy language for low embodied-carbon concrete• First local specifications for low embodied-carbon concrete• Supported by 4 jurisdictions and over 30 industry partners
Access the code at:https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/sustainability/low-carbon-concrete-project
Bay Area Low-Carbon Concrete Code
Operational
Embodied
….and more!
….and more!
Operational
Embodied
Use EC3 database to assess market for EPD adoption.
Use EC3 project planner to set stage A1-A3 embodied carbon reduction targets
Use EC3 database to inform procurement and selection.
• First free, open-access tool for upfront embodied carbon• First free, open-access database of EPDs • Over 50 industry partners supported its development• Over 5,000 registered users since its launch in Nov 2019• New non-profit established to continue its development
Register for tool at:www.buildingtransparency.org
The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) tool
