Do you believe that action on climate change is the defining issue of our times and that the built environment plays a key role? Do you have a professional background in construction sector and sustainability? Do you want to work in a position where you can change the whole system rather than one building at […]
Archives for December 2018
Major study on use of embodied carbon measurement in buildings worldwide.
A major review of how requirements for the measurement and reduction of embodied carbon has been integrated into over 100 certification, rating systems and regulations including IGBC’s Home Performance Index has been released. IGBC participates in One Click LCA’s Carbon heroes bench marking programme and supports the measurement of embodied carbon through it EPD programme. […]
Energy Efficient Mortgages: A greener future for Ireland
The Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM) Initiative is, today, unveiling its definition of an energy efficient mortgage which is the result of extensive cross-sectoral, market consultation of the lending institutions piloting the energy efficient mortgage framework.