This report, prepared by Mantle Climate for the Pitquhirnikkut Ilihautiniq / Kitikmeot Heritage Society, presents […]
Kuugalak Community Centre Embodied Carbon: Upfront Emissions Assessment
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Impact in Action: Lessons Learned from Implementing Climate Resilience Centres (CRCs) into the YMCA of Greater Toronto
Through years of work with Mantle, the YMCA of Greater Toronto (the Y) has demonstrated […]
Carbon Impact of Low-Carbon Gypsum
The embodied carbon of buildings accounts for 11% of Canada’s emissions. Ongoing efforts to reduce […]
Embodied Carbon Management Toolkit and Summary Recommendations
Embodied carbon is being increasingly recognized for its central role in the carbon impact of […]
Exploring Circular Strategies to Extend the Life of Existing Buildings; Retrofit Versus Demolition and New Construction
In a new study released on behalf of CSA Group, Mantle Developments carried out a […]
Nova Scotia Power Case Study: Increasing Power Utility Resilience Through Climate Change Scenario Analysis
The power sector and its infrastructure are increasingly exposed to physical climate risks and subject […]
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories: Case Study and Environmental Impact Analysis
Mantle Developments created a case study on the Canadian Nuclear Lab’s recent mass timber demonstration […]
The Globe and Mail: Putting High-rises on a Low-carbon Diet
Mantle Developments’ recent work is referenced in this article regarding new requirements in Toronto around low-carbon construction materials.
Toronto Becomes First Jurisdiction in North America to Enact Whole-building Embodied Carbon Caps on New City-owned Buildings
On May 10, 2023, Toronto became the first North American jurisdiction to require lower-carbon construction […]
Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Commercial Real Estate
Mantle Developments conducted a national and international literature review of existing codes, standards, guidelines, and […]
Policy Primer: Regulating Embodied Emissions of Buildings; Insights for Ontario’s Municipal Governments
Download the policy primer here. Mantle Developments, together with the University of Toronto’s Ha/f Research Studio […]
Climate-smart Buildings & Infrastructure – Mantle Developments
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey but unsure what to expect? Then read up […]
Ontario’s first benchmarking of embodied carbon for large buildings
Mantle Developments, together with the University of Toronto’s Ha/f Research Studio and the City of […]
Strategies for Low Carbon Concrete
Mantle Developments authors report on procuring low embodied carbon concrete. Did you know that concrete […]
Strategies for Low Carbon Concrete
Concrete is the second most widely used material in the world, second only to drinking […]
Vancouver Releases Plan to Reduce Embodied Emissions by 40%
To date, more than 1,700 jurisdictions have declared a climate emergency. Vancouver has long been […]
Net Zero Carbon Construction
Understanding Embodied Carbon & Net Zero Carbon Construction New buildings are increasingly energy-efficient. This means […]
Beyond Energy Efficiency
How a focus on low carbon materials can set your green building apart As energy-efficient […]
Green Stimulus: Support the economy, boost local jobs and cut carbon with upfront carbon caps on infrastructure projects
With the economy severely battered by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the government of Canada is […]
Toronto’s first resilience strategy needs broad societal and political support to protect against ‘hotter, wetter, and wilder’ future
e City of Toronto released its first Resilience Strategy earlier this month. The strategy sets […]
Integrating LCA into Ontario’s Infrastructure Planning & Decision Making
Mantle was engaged by the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure to perform research, analysis, and provide […]
Changes in LEED v4.1 make life cycle assessment and embodied carbon management more flexible
You’ve probably heard of a “LEED Building”; you may even live or work in one. […]
Embodied Carbon Developments Roundup: Shifting from Reporting to Meaningful Action
Action on addressing embodied carbon has continued to grow since our last roundup blog in December […]
Engineers Canada Releases National Guideline: Principles of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation for Engineers
In Canada, individual provinces and territories have complete authority to regulate the practice of engineering. […]
Federal Government Releases “Climate Lens” to Screen Investments and Build More Resilient Infrastructure
On Friday, June 1st, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announced the launch of the Climate […]
Embodied Carbon in Construction: Policy Primer for Ontario
This primer provides an overview of the concept of embodied carbon and describes how life […]
Embodied Carbon of Buildings and Infrastructure
Addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings and infrastructure is a key component of the […]
Addressing Carbon Debt
Ryan Zizzo explains what key steps can be taken to minimize embodied carbon in infrastructure […]