Sustainability
Fixing the Carbon Data Puzzle in Australia’s Building Industry
Australia’s building industry is under pressure to reduce carbon emissions. From homes and commercial development to major infrastructure, professionals are increasingly trying to measure and reduce both embodied and operational carbon emissions. But there’s a big problem getting in the way: the carbon data is messy, inconsistent, and hard to consume. This challenge, often referred to as carbon data mapping, is now a daily frustration for architects, engineers, builders and sustainability consultants. It slows down projects, adds complexity and ultimately makes it harder to hit the climate goals.
