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Carbon emissions released during the production phase of a product or materials. These emissions cannot be reduced over time.

Helps account for the quality or quantity of a dataset and its inherent uncertainty and variability.

A whole-building LCA tool that allows architects and engineers to quantify the environmental impact of building materials for whole building analysis, as well as comparative analyses of design options.

A free and open-access Revit plug-in that supports the export of material quantities from Revit to EC3 and allows synchronization between them.

Also known as “indirection emissions from product lifecycle,” these are, according to GHG Protocol, “all indirect emissions (not included in Scope 2) that occur in the value chain of a reporting company, including both upstream and downstream emissions.”

Also known as “indirection emissions from purchased energy,” these emissions are generated from electricity, natural gas, HVAC, refrigeration, and other energy generated off-site for your consumption.

Also known as “direct emissions,” these are emissions directly in a company’s control, including onsite burning of fuel for energy or heat, the creation of waste and fueling company vehicles and equipment.

A clearly defined pathway for companies to reduce GHG emissions. Targets are considered science-based if they are in line with the Paris Agreement goals.