Kimberly-Clark has switched to green hydrogen boilers across its UK facilities, cutting carbon emissions by more than 28,000 tonnes annually. Large manufacturers play an indirect yet significant role in shaping sustainable construction by helping scale cleaner energy systems and supporting low carbon construction materials. This type of investment highlights how reducing embodied carbon in materials and industrial processes contributes to lower upstream emissions in the built environment. In...

The recently completed Nord Pavilion in London highlights the rise of low-impact home extensions that balance architectural quality with environmental performance. By integrating natural light and energy-efficient design features, this project demonstrates how Whole Life Carbon and Embodied Carbon can be reduced through sustainable building design at a domestic scale. It stands as a clear example of eco-design for buildings that respond to both aesthetic and performance demands while...

The University of Derby has launched the UK’s first Institute of Carbonomics to pioneer research around carbon quantification and reduction, with strong industry backing. This initiative aims to improve accuracy in Whole Life Carbon Assessment, offering construction firms a more precise route to tackling Whole Life Carbon in materials and processes. By integrating carbon metrics into decision-making, the institute could transform how sustainable building design is delivered and support the...

The University of Derby has launched the UK’s first Institute of Carbonomics to accelerate the reduction of emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. The initiative, backed by major global firms, is expected to influence sustainable building design by promoting evidence-led strategies such as Whole Life Carbon Assessment and lifecycle assessment. By linking academic research with industry application, the institute aims to address embodied carbon in materials and provide...

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The Bacton gas plant in Norfolk is being considered as a future hub for hydrogen production, with proposals to transition the site and its workforce towards low-carbon energy. This development is highly relevant to sustainable construction, as hydrogen could play a role in reducing the Whole Life Carbon impact of infrastructure projects and supporting net zero Whole Life Carbon goals. By embedding hydrogen into the energy mix, construction projects can lower both operational and Embodied Carbon...

New research from the University of Derby, through its Institute of Carbonomics, is highlighting the growing emphasis on accurate Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Whole Life Carbon accounting across industries. This initiative, backed by major corporate partners, aims to create more robust frameworks for business and infrastructure projects. The approach underscores the strategic importance of Life Cycle Cost analysis and Whole Life Carbon measurement for sustainable construction, where...

The University of Derby has launched the UK’s first Institute of Carbonomics, designed to support the transition to a low‑carbon economy. The institute will provide robust research on reducing emissions linked to construction and infrastructure, strengthening understanding of whole life carbon and embodied carbon. The initiative aims to bring advanced methods of whole life carbon assessment into mainstream planning, linking research with practical tools for sustainable building design and...

The University of Derby has launched the UK’s first Institute of Carbonomics, a new research hub designed to accelerate the reduction of emissions across the construction sector and its supply chain. Backed by corporate partnerships, the initiative aims to drive practical strategies that reduce embodied carbon and advance the shift to net zero whole life carbon. The work aligns with growing calls for whole life carbon assessment and life cycle cost analysis to become central tools in...

The University of Derby has launched the UK’s first Institute of Carbonomics, focusing on supporting businesses to measure and reduce carbon emissions across supply chains. This initiative is highly significant for the construction industry as firms face increased pressure to cut embodied carbon in buildings and materials. By aligning with the principles of whole life carbon and whole life carbon assessment, the institute provides a framework for companies to quantify emissions throughout the...