he carbon cycle can be divided into 17 different phases to assist the tracking of CO2 emissions in the building industry. It begins from the extraction of materials and ends at its disposal. Each phase helps calculate CO2 emissions throughout the lifespan of a building accurately. By conducting a life-cycle analysis, we can pinpoint which stages are producing the most CO2, then sustainably reduce it.
PHASES OF THE CARBON CYCLE:
A
A1 – The extraction of raw materials
A2 – Transportation of raw materials to factory
A3 – Manufacturing of products
A4 – Transportation of products to site
A5 – Construction phase of the project
B
B1 – Use of the building
B2 – Maintenance of the building
B3 – Repairs in the building
B4 – Replacements of the building
B5 – Refurbishments of the building or part of it
B6 – The amount of energy used by the building
B7 – The amount of water used by the building
C
C1 – Demolishing of the building
C2 – Transportation of waste materials
C3 – The recycling of some materials
C4 – The disposal of other materials
D
D – The reuse or recovery of materials
Stay tuned for next week’s topic: Why is Tracking CO2 Important?
