It's essential to keep up with global standards, regulations, and initiatives regarding environmental impacts in the construction sector to adopt sustainable approaches effectively. This overview provides essential information on frameworks, regulations, and initiatives impacting this industry's decision-making and environmental awareness.
Sector-specific regulation
Country: US
BCCA | Buy Clean California Act
California regulation
Beginning July 1, 2022, the awarding authorities will determine GWP limit compliance of eligible materials using EPDs
The BCCA targets carbon emissions associated with the production of structural steel (hot-rolled sections, hollow structural sections, and plate), concrete reinforcing steel, flat glass, and mineral wool board insulation
When used in public works projects, these eligible materials must have a GWP that does not exceed the limit set by DGS
EU standard for Sustainability of construction works
Applicable for construction products, processes, and services
Ensures that all EPDs for construction products, construction services, and construction processes are derived, verified, and presented in a consistent manner
Specifies fundamental PCR in the construction industry
Climate declaration law for buildings in Sweden since 01/2022
The construction sector’s Environmental Tool (BM) was introduced to enable the calculation of the climate impact of buildings and how they can be reduced through changes in materials and production methods
