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Why is steel considered the most important lever for reducing embodied carbon in buildings?


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The presentation highlights that a significant portion of a building’s emissions occurs before operation begins, and steel accounts for the largest share of construction-material emissions. Because of its high contribution, reducing steel’s carbon footprint can dramatically lower the overall embodied carbon of construction projects.

Speaker


Aishwarya ARS Steel


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