Traditionally, the construction and real estate industry has focused on carbon emissions in its life cycle assessments. This study provides a broader picture of environmental impacts by including more environmental impact categories.
- "Now we have measured the impact of building materials on biodiversity using Swedish soil data together with more environmental impact categories to get a better understanding of the whole. I think we are the first in the market to do this," says Astrid Berglund, report author and sustainability strategist at the software company Plant.
Time indications
- 0:17 - About the Wood vs Concrete study - Patrik Schön, Construction Manager, Sveafastigheter
- 6:15 - On Biodiversity - Ulrika Palme, Associate Professor of Environmental Systems Analysis, Chalmers
- 28:10 - First part of Wood vs Concrete - Astrid Berglund, CSO and Sustainability Strategist, Plant & Fredrik Dahlgren, Sustainability Manager, Plant
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Are you interested in counting biodiversity in one of your projects? Do not hesitate to contact us at Plant.
