The powerful global movement towards sustainability and carbon neutrality is of course hugely significant but what if all that effort isn’t enough. Sustainability in construction assumes that standing still or arresting the decline and negative environmental impact is sufficient action; of course, any switch to sustainable is good, but why can’t we do better?
Will the consumer continue to demand more? Can we regenerate through construction and other industries to reverse climate change?
Over the next few months, we will begin to understand in more detail the potential environmental impact HEMPOSITE ® may have as a result of its renewable natural material makeup and integrated energy production technology.
Can HEMPOSITE® be ‘net zero’ or even ‘net negative’ carbon?
NET ZERO CARBON – CONSTRUCTION
“When the amount of carbon emissions associated with a building’s product and construction stages up to practical completion is zero or negative, through the use of offsets or the net export of on-site renewable energy.”
NET ZERO CARBON – OPERATIONAL ENERGY
“When the amount of carbon emissions associated with the building’s operational energy on an annual basis is zero or negative. A net zero carbon building is highly energy efficient and powered from on-site and/or off-site renewable energy sources, with any remaining carbon balance offset.”
Find out more about Advancing Net Zero
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