Often overlooked but increasingly critical, embodied carbon represents the emissions tied to materials and construction. This focus area introduces key concepts and tools for measuring and reducing embodied impact across a building’s life cycle.
This primer offers a foundational understanding of embodied carbon in Canadian buildings, highlighting its significance and recommending immediate actions across the building sector.
A concise, engaging explainer video that makes embodied carbon concepts accessible to anyone new to the topic -- perfect for those who prefer visual learning
A practical guide showing how commercial real estate developers can reduce embodied carbon through smart investments that enhance profitability and competitiveness.
A national framework outlining consistent methodologies for whole-building life cycle assessments—supporting policies, procurement, and green building compliance in Canada.
A national technical guide for practitioners to apply whole-building life cycle assessments (wbLCAs) on embodied carbon in real-world building projects across Canada.
