1. Advances

    Carbon-Reducing Solutions SLIDESHOW

    Sept. 5, 2023

    The Rocky Mountain Institute in its July 2021 Reducing Embodied Carbon in Buildings report, identified the following top categories for reducing embodied carbon:

    • Concrete (14-33% reduction possible)

    • Rebar (4-10% reduction possible)

    • Insulation (16% reduction possible)

    • Glazing (3% reduction possible)

    • Finish materials (5% reduction possible)

    We’ve gathered some examples of construction materials and building products aimed at lessening the impact of the built environment on the climate crisis.