Nikhil John
1 years ago
Description
Construction accounts for 11% of global energy-related CO2 emissions (from manufacturing building materials and products like steel, cement and glass) and 6% of global energy use.1
Poorly designed and constructed buildings use more energy, increase demand on energy production and contribute to global warming.2
4.4B tons of cement is produced annually. Cement production has large carbon footprint - kiln furnaces heated up to 1,500 degree Cels...
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Construction accounts for 11% of global energy-related CO2 emissions (from manufacturing building materials and products like steel, cement and glass) and 6% of global energy use.1
Poorly designed and constructed buildings use more energy, increase demand on energy production and contribute to global warming.2
4.4B tons of cement is produced annually. Cement production has large carbon footprint - kiln furnaces heated up to 1,500 degree Celsius using enormous amount of fossil fuels.3
Sources:
1. 2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction, UN environment program, p. 12.
3. How to build without a carbon footprint, The Hindu, Sep 21, 2018.
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Organization
Social Alpha
Impact
Responsible for 11% of CO2 emissions and therefore a significant contributor to global warming.
Population Affected
>100,000
Location(s)
Bengaluru, India
Resources Needed
Beneficiaries
Extent
Sectors
Sustainable Development Goals
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