Cement, the “glue” that holds concrete together, gradually “breathes in” and stores millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air over the lifetimes
The Framework serves as a practical roadmap for policymakers and businesses to assess their circularity readiness, and identify priority areas to create strategic action plans.
The Framework breaks down the key elements needed to accelerate the uptake of zero carbon and deliver guidance on how to achieve a decarbonised built
The built environment offers one of the most powerful levers for achieving global climate, economic, and social goals. But to unlock this potential at scale,
An action plan for market transformation The building sector is responsible for 37% of energy-related carbon emissions, making the transition to net-zero buildings a crucial
One of the systems with the biggest impact on planetary boundaries is the built environment. The buildings we occupy, the roads, bridges, tunnels we use,
Examples from the built environment industry: These examples illustrate how companies within the built environment system are navigating their journey to nature action, offering valuable
EMPA’s researchers are pioneering a novel electro-dialysis approach to capture CO₂ directly from rivers and lakes using high-performance membranes. By developing 2D polymer-based anion exchange membranes
Pioneering electrochemical conversion of CO₂ to solid carbon EMPA researchers are developing a novel electrochemical process using gas diffusion electrodes that can convert emitted CO₂ into solid
Enhancing carbon storage capacity in concrete Because building materials account for the largest share of global material flows, Empa researchers are focusing on leveraging the