Embodied carbon in buildings is the amount of carbon emissions that are produced during the construction, manufacturing, and transportation of building materials. It includes the energy used to extract, process and transport materials to the building site, as well as the carbon emissions that are associated with the actual construction process. Embodied carbon can account for a significant portion of a building's overall carbon footprint, particularly in buildings that are designed to be energy-efficient and have low operational energy use. As a result, reducing embodied carbon is an important component of sustainable building practices and can help to reduce the overall environmental impact of building construction and design.
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