Total emissions from construction materials and building

Category
Built Environment
Data

For a conventional single-family home, the embodied carbon emissions are typically in the range of 50 to 80 metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e).

Metric Strength
Medium
What & Why

Embodied Carbon arises from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials. Key materials that contribute to embodied carbon include steel, cement, glass, and aluminum, among others.