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As a points-based green certification, LEED assigns 110 points – the highest level, platinum (80 + points), accredits only 3 out of a total of 110 points directly to embodied emissions. In BREEAM, 12 points (8%) are directly related to material selection, of which 5 points (3%) are based on life cycle assessment (LCA). ...

This paper provides tools that solve procurement problems in construction, where sustainability indicators were divided into social (governance), economic, and environmental groups.  It identifies sustainability indicators for examining the supply chains of construction companies, allowing construction project managers ...

Meeting the challenges of resource depletion, climate change, and ecosystem loss calls for improved collaboration and innovative models that drive systemic change.  Collaboration starts with the key enablers, who encourage stakeholder participation in the development of communities and link self-interest to shared inte ...

For the evaluation of enterprise value and investment decision-making, firms must demonstrate their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  For this, several factors are considered, including supply chain management (SCM), human rights, climate change, safety, and environmental risks.  This study analy ...

In 2016, the United Nations (UN) presented the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a blueprint for a better world by 2030.  The SDGs address challenges such as poverty, inequality and environmental degradation.   However, despite their importance, progress towards achieving these SDGs has been slow, and like much o ...