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Gepubliceerd: 21 november 2021

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Paris Proof Embodied Carbon Calculation

The construction sector is facing a major sustainability challenge. This task goes further than just reducing CO₂ in the use stage. The construction process and the use of materials also result in a CO₂ impact. This will require a new perspective on how the construction industry is becoming more sustainable. We call this the Whole Life Carbon approach. This approach is part of the European #BuildingLife program.

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Laetitia Nossek

NIBE was commissioned by the Dutch Green Building Council (DGBC) to research how the CO₂ impact of the building process and material use for both new construction and renovation could be included in the Whole Life Carbon approach. We also call the CO₂ impact of the construction process and material use the Embodied impact. At the heart of our research has been the question of how the impact of the Dutch construction sector can be situated within the Paris Agreement. We therefore call our study ‘Paris Proof’ Embodied.

Calculation protocol

This document defines how embodied CO₂-eq. can be calculated to demonstrate compliance with the Paris Proof limit values. To perform the calculation, recognized MPG calculation tools should be used. Information about the MPG and the calculation tools can be found at www.milieudatabase.nl.

Background report

The background report describes the approach taken, as well as the results to date, which ultimately led to a proposal for target values for maximum climate change impact for new construction and renovation for different functions per m² of building.

#BuildingLife

The development of the protocol is part of the European #BuildingLife program. Would you like to contribute or learn more? Visit #BuildingLife.