New Digital Tool Helps European Construction Meet Climate Targets
What happened
Architecture firm HENN launched CarbonBudget, a digital tool that calculates project-specific CO2 budgets for buildings. The platform is free and helps designers determine if a building project located in Europe is compatible with the Paris Agreement target. The tool determines a building's carbon footprint based on a life cycle assessment, splitting emissions between operational carbon and embodied carbon.
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Why it matters
The construction industry is responsible for approximately one-third of global CO2 emissions. By translating abstract temperature limits into actionable data for individual buildings, the tool helps designers contribute to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting long-term global warming to 1.5°C.
Spain and Europe are reaffirming their support for international climate treaties, including the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, while working on the green transition.
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Who's involved
- EuropeThe geographical area where the tool calculates emissions for building projects.
- Paris AgreementThe international agreement setting the global goal to limit long-term warming to 1.5°C.
- NEXTA company whose international offices are also addressing decarbonization through shared digital information.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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NEXT
Czech company
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Paris Agreement
international agreement from 12 December 2015 within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020