Carbon

January 13, 2026

[From Benchmarks to Buy-In: Tools for Lower-Carbon Projects](/content/from-benchmarks-to-buy-in-tools-for-lower-carbon-projects/ "From Benchmarks to Buy-In: Tools for Lower-Carbon Projects"/index.html)

by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger

The Problem: Why Embodied Carbon Is So Hard to Reduce

Embodied carbon is a major part of a building’s climate impact, but remains among the hardest for…

[Understanding A1-5 Carbon Emissions](/content/understanding-a1-5-carbon-emissions/ "Understanding A1-5 Carbon Emissions"/index.html)

Your Complete Guide to Construction Stage Emissions

If you’re new to the world of sustainability and construction, you might be wondering what A1-5 carbon emissions are and why they matter. Simply put, carbon emissions are…

[2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Recap](/content/2025-advancing-construction-decarbonization-recap/ "2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization Recap"/index.html)

The 2025 Advancing Construction Decarbonization conference once again proved to be the must-attend event for anyone passionate about sustainable construction. This year, the focus was clear: advancing construction decarbonization is not just a trend—it’s a…

[Navigating Inflation Reduction Act & Buy Clean Requirements](/content/ira-buy-clean-requirements/ "Navigating Inflation Reduction Act & Buy Clean Requirements"/index.html)

Green Badger recently hosted a webinar focused on one of the most pressing topics in the construction industry today: how new carbon emissions legislation, especially the Inflation Reduction Act construction incentives and Buy Clean construction…

[CALGreen Title 24 – Embodied Carbon Requirements](/content/calgreen-title-24-embodied-carbon-requirements/ "CALGreen Title 24 – Embodied Carbon Requirements"/index.html)

Did you hear the news? California has updated the Green Building Code with additional embodied carbon requirements, making building codes even more complicated and likely to impact your next new build. These requirements went into…

[Understanding Embodied Carbon vs. Carbon Offsets](/content/embodied-carbon-vs-carbon-offsets/ "Understanding Embodied Carbon vs. Carbon Offsets"/index.html)

A 2025 Guide for Construction Professionals

For LEED professionals and general contractors, understanding the difference between embodied carbon and carbon offsets has become increasingly crucial, especially with recent regulatory changes. Let’s break down these concepts…

[LEED v5 Outlook: What General Contractors Need to Know](/content/leedv5-outlook/ "LEED v5 Outlook: What General Contractors Need to Know"/index.html)

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system has become the gold standard in sustainable construction practices worldwide. With LEED v5 scheduled to launch in 2025, general contractors, architects, and developers alike are…

[Uncovering Embodied Carbon in EPDs](/content/uncovering-embodied-carbon-in-epds/ "Uncovering Embodied Carbon in EPDs"/index.html)

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. A significant portion of the total carbon emissions of a building comes from the materials used. To make informed decisions about material selection…

[Building Green’s Commitment to Sustainable Practices](/content/building-green-sustainable-practices/ "Building Green’s Commitment to Sustainable Practices"/index.html)

Although general contractors are not responsible for deciding what and where to build, there is a significant impact that their construction projects have on the environment. Until now, there has not been a way to…

[The Basics of Embodied Carbon](/content/embodied-carbon-emissions/ "The Basics of Embodied Carbon"/index.html)

Embodied carbon is one of the hottest topics in the sustainable building industry, and for a good reason. 51% of carbon emissions from construction will be from embodied carbon between 2020 – 2050 (Architecture 2030)….

[California’s New Sustainability Reporting Requirements](/content/california-climate-package/ "California’s New Sustainability Reporting Requirements"/index.html)

In late 2023, California entered a new era of corporate responsibility with the signing of SB 253 and SB 261. These are two major components of the state’s Climate Accountability Package. California General Contractors must…

[Advancing Construction Decarbonization 2023 Conference Recap](/content/advancing-construction-decarbonization-2023-conference-recap/ "Advancing Construction Decarbonization 2023 Conference Recap"/index.html)

In an era where the urgency for sustainable practices is paramount, the second annual Advancing Construction Decarbonization Conference shone as a beacon of ingenuity and insight. Spanning from July 31 to August 2, in the…