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Project Code [RDD/00703]

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Project title

UPFRONT-CO2e: Understanding Potential For Realising Our National Targets on Embodied Energy and Global Warming Potential

Primary Funding Agency

Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)

Lead Applicant

n/a

Project Abstract

NUIG and IGBC will develop a standardised Life Cycle Analysis approach for new buildings and renovations in Ireland up to 2040 and demonstrate how these can be used in public procurement processes to evaluate the sustainability of building materials and design. Guidance documents, tools and reports for policy makers and construction professionals will be produced to allow for more clarity on embodied energy and sustainable materials and designs.

Grant Approved

�199,980

Research Hub

Climate related research

Research Theme

Achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Start Date

01/01/2022

Initial Projected Completion Date

31/12/2022