One Click LCA, a provider of construction life-cycle assessment software, has forged a strategic commercial partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This collaboration supports USGBC members by providing discounted access to One Click LCA software, offering educational opportunities and increasing outreach efforts to promote decarbonization across the construction industry in the U.S.
The construction industry plays a major role in global climate change, accounting for nearly 40% of yearly carbon emissions, according to the World Green Building Council. These emissions stem from both embodied and operational sources. In the past few months, the U.S. Federal government has ramped up efforts to promote decarbonization in construction through various zero-carbon initiatives and climate standards, such as the Investing in America Agenda, the national definition of zero emissions buildings, and new emission standards to eliminate onsite fossil fuel usage in federal buildings by 2030.
This strategic partnership will enable USGBC members to leverage these federal programs by offering educational resources and discounted access to life-cycle assessment software tools.
“We are excited to partner with USGBC to offer their members discounted access to our software and to promote the adoption of sustainable practices in the construction industry,” said Simon Slater, North American business development manager, One Click LCA. “This collaboration will help us reach a wider audience and support more professionals in their efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of their projects.”
“Our new partnership with One Click LCA will greatly benefit our members by offering tools and resources that empower projects with the knowledge and skills to create more sustainable buildings and communities,” said Rhiannon Jacobsen, managing director, U.S. market transformation and development, USGBC.
The benefits of the partnership include: a joint commitment to sustainability, discounted software access and enhanced educational opportunities for USGBC members and enhanced outreach efforts to promote decarbonization within the construction industry.
