The advantages of new or renovated business premises include energy efficienciency, functionality of the premises, modern building systems and a good location.
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Carbon footprint – this is how we reduce emissions throughout the life cycle of properties
Influence your carbon footprint
Business premises that aim to reduce their carbon footprint require a variety of actions at different stages of the property’s life cycle.
Finns have a large carbon footprint, which is mostly due to Finland’s geographical location. Our climate is cold, which increases the need for heating, among other things, and our country is sparsely populated, which in turn increases the need for long-distance movement and traffic.
However, the proportion of business premises in our carbon footprint is significant, accounting for an average of 38% of the total emissions. The amount of emissions is influenced by, among other things, energy efficiency, the heating system, building materials, and electricity and water consumption. Protecting the planet requires ambitious goals that push us towards construction that reduces energy consumption, material use and emissions.
One key way to reduce your carbon footprint is to make choices that reduce energy consumption, material use, and emissions throughout the building's lifecycle, i.e., from the planning and construction stage up until the time of building occupancy. It is important for every designer, builder and user of the premises to understand their role in reducing emissions and make choices accordingly. Even small streams make up a big river when choices are made that consistently prioritise responsibility.
The location of business premises also has a major impact on shaping their carbon footprint. Are your current business premises located along pedestrian and bicycle path networks and good public transport connections? It is advisable to also consider these aspects when making decisions about business premises.
How does YIT reduce emissions related to business premises?How does YIT reduce emissions related to business premises?
One key way to reduce emissions is to build energy-efficient houses. Therefore, the quality is a key factor in buildings with lower energy consumption and life-cycle emissions.
