At the global level, the construction and operation of buildings account for 37% of CO2 emissions (IEA 2023). Decarbonizing the sector is crucial to combat climate change.
In France, the RE2020 regulation, which came into force in 2021, sets carbon impact thresholds for several types of new constructions.
Conducting regulatory LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) studies is therefore imperative for all projects subject to it.