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Carbon mitigation in the built environment: an input-output analysis of building materials and components in the UK

Pomponi, Francesco; D'Amico, Bernardino

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Abstract

The circular economy has set out a new paradigm for a much
needed shift from eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness. Buildings are top contributor globally for resource use and waste creation. Therefore, any improvement in an effective use of building materials would have significant effects when scaled up. However, some interventions are better than others; in the sense that they can maximize the reduction of negative environmental externalities with minimal impact on the economy.
This paper investigates the most effective strategies for the reduction
of environmental impacts from building material and components within the context of the UK. It uses the most recent input-output table to establish the link between the reduction of environmental externalities and the impact on the various economic sectors. In doing so, an informed trade-off is achieved and intervention strategies that would yield the most beneficial effect for the environment with minimal impact on economic growth are identified.

Citation

Pomponi, F., & D'Amico, B. (2018, April). Carbon mitigation in the built environment: an input-output analysis of building materials and components in the UK. Presented at 25th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark

Presentation Conference Type Conference Paper (published)
Conference Name 25th CIRP Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Conference
Start Date Apr 30, 2018
End Date May 2, 2018
Acceptance Date Oct 25, 2017
Online Publication Date Apr 18, 2018
Publication Date Apr 18, 2018
Deposit Date Oct 25, 2017
Publicly Available Date Oct 26, 2017
Journal Procedia CIRP
Print ISSN 2212-8271
Electronic ISSN 2212-8271
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 69
Pages 189-193
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.10.007
Keywords Circular economy; buildings; input-output analysis; sustainable production and consumption
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1002058
Contract Date Oct 25, 2017

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