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Option 3: Track Carbon Emissions from Construction Activities
Tracking construction emissions is an emerging practice among leading contractors aiming to reduce environmental impact and achieve sustainability goals. This option provides incentives for projects to begin tracking and reporting carbon emissions. It is not required for projects to show reduction of carbon emissions to earn points.
Option 3 aligns with aspects of the Sustainable Construction Leaders Contractor Commitment [127], where the guidelines are intended to set a sustainability benchmark specific to the construction industry. The guidelines also encourage companies to procure sustainable materials through the submittal process. Contractors are encouraged to follow the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting for the Construction Industry [128], a document created by contractors for contractors to help address carbon emissions for the projects they build.
PATH 1. TRACK ALL FUEL AND UTILITY USAGE FOR CONTRACTOR JOBSITE OPERATIONS
Fuel usage tracking may include the type and amount of fuel consumed by construction equipment, vehicles, and machinery. Utility usage tracking may include electricity and water consumption on-site for construction activities.
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