CONSTRUCTION’S CARBON FOOTPRINT Construction’s carbon footprint The emissions that make up the world’s energy-related carbon footprint come from a variety of industries. Of these emissions, 37% is produced by buildings and construction. Buildings and Construction 17% Residential buildings Direct emissions: 6% Indirection emissions: 11% 10% Non-residential buildings Direct emissions: 3% Indirection emissions: 7% 10% Construction industry 37% of total energyrelated C02 emissions + + 6% Other Energy-related emissions from agricultural practices or other small sources 23% Transport 10% Other construction industries* 23% Other industries Emissions from manufacturers, etc. Source: UN GABC 2021 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction *Emissions from other materials used in construction (excluding brick, glass, concrete, aluminum and steel) CONSTRUCTING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 11
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