When most people think about carbon emissions, they think about rush hour traffic jams and industrial activities. Many experts urge people to look closer to home when considering how to make a greener world. However, few imagine that the building where they live or work is what experts are referring to.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) explains that buildings are responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, using 40% of global energy, and the sector is the largest contributor to carbon emissions.
