INREV’s latest paper, ‘Real estate’s carbon footprint: addressing embodied emissions’ addresses the increasing significance of embodied carbon in real estate. With increasing regulatory pressures from the EU, such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), this paper offers actionable strategies to integrate embodied carbon reduction within net zero carbon (NZC) frameworks at both portfolio and asset levels.
The paper provides an in-depth approach for real estate investors and investment managers, covering measures from initial design and material sourcing to end-of-life stages. It highlights the role of circular economy principles and the adoption of biobased materials, empowering investment managers to set clear goals and engage stakeholders in reducing embodied emissions effectively. With tools like digital twins and carbon pricing, the paper emphasises collaborative strategies for a sustainable built environment.
Download the full paper below for actionable insights on implementing embodied carbon reductions across portfolios.
Real estate’s carbon footprint: addressing embodied emissions
Last updated on 30 Oct 2024