How to reduce a building's carbon emissions - pt 1

The built environment is responsible for 37% of energy-related carbon emissions, therefore has a responsibility when it comes to reducing its impact.

Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council explains how it can be done.

“At an individual building level, there is so much that every person or organisation can do. Some of the core principles and a phrase I really like is to ‘Be lean, be clean and be green’” says Catriona. "Be lean" means being efficient in your energy use. "Be clean" is about the systems – ensuring they are sustainable in their power requirements and usage. “Be green” refers to the production and consumption of renewable energy.