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Reducing carbon emissions remains one of the construction sector’s most significant challenges and opportunities.
Across the industry, CIF members are advancing practical solutions that improve energy performance, cut operational emissions and embed carbon considerations into project delivery. From Passive House developments and verified science-based targets to greener wastewater infrastructure and whole-life carbon management, these initiatives demonstrate how low carbon construction is becoming a core part of building for the future.
Highlights include:
🌱 Cairn shared an interview with Passive House founder Wolfgang Feist following his visit to three of its Dublin developments. The post highlights how Passive House construction can improve energy efficiency, reduce residents’ energy bills and support comfort and wellbeing.
🌱 Coffey highlighted SBTi validation of its carbon reduction targets and practical delivery through a sludge-drying reed bed system at Enfield Wastewater Treatment Plant. The company reports annual savings of more than 155 HGV journeys and 3,744 kWh of electricity, alongside biodiversity and operational benefits.
🌱 Park Developments marked World Green Building Week with an Irish Green Building Council visit to Apex Hub, sharing experience of LEED Gold certification and EU Taxonomy alignment. It also engaged site teams and subcontractors on sustainable construction, waste management and quality.
🌱 Tritech reported that Scope 3 accounted for 97.14% of its calculated 2025 emissions, with purchased goods and services the largest contributor. The post emphasised addressing carbon alongside cost, programme, quality and technical requirements from the earliest project stages.