Building Decarbonization.
We chose to focus our efforts on decarbonizing the building sector because it is estimated to account for approximately 40% of all global emissions, through the lifecycle of construction materials and the energy required to operate buildings. CO2e can have a significant impact on emissions reduction by being involved at the design stage of a new build or retrofit project.
Products & Services.
CO2e offers a number of products and services for building decarbonization:
Sustainable Design
We help lower the carbon footprint of the building by working with engineers, designers, constructors, architects and owners to integrate sustainability at the design stage.
Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment
We calculate the embodied emissions of a building and its components. This provides a data-driven framework for clients to assess options for lowering their carbon footprint.
Low Carbon Materials
We identify low carbon alternatives to emissions-intensive building materials.
Circularity
We look for ways to promote the re-use and re-purposing of building materials, incorporate long-lasting, repairable materials and designing to minimize waste.
Renewable Energy
We assess the pros and cons of different renewable energy options.
Operating Emissions
We integrate energy modeling findings and help clients to understand the relevance of metrics such as TEDI, EUI, GHGI, u-factor, SHGC, etc.
Discounted Carbon Analysis
We help clients to assess the trade-off between up front embodied emissions and the present value of future operating emissions reductions.
Performance Tracking
We provide measurement frameworks and support for managing actual vs modeled emissions performance.
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