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Abstract
The construction sector is increasingly impacted by carbon trading policies across its supply chains in various countries. These policies require construction entities to purchase carbon permits if their emissions exceed allocated limits, while those with lower emissions can sell excess permits. A key challenge is the effective allocation of carbon responsibility, which directly affects the cost-effectiveness and the success of carbon trading in reducing the sector emissions. However, quantifying uncertainty in carbon emissions remains a significant challenge. This paper introduces a reliability-based framework that captures uncertainties and interactions between carbon emissions and allocations under a shared responsibility model between construction producers and project owners. It enhances the theoretical understanding of carbon emission trading by offering an evidence-based approach for evaluating and refining carbon trading mechanisms in the construction sector. Additionally, the framework’s effectiveness can be further assessed using data from construction entities, focusing on carbon emission levels and allocations.
The paper will be presented:
In-person
Primary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Climate Action - - Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Secondary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Sustainable Cities and Communities - - Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Primary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
TG124 – Net Zero Carbon Building Design and Construction Practices
Secondary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
TG97 – Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilient Buildings and Communities
Recommended Citation
GENG, Linna; Moehler, Robert; Zou, Patrick X.W.; and Feng, Yingbin
(2025)
"A reliability-based conceptual framework for carbon trading management in the construction sector,"
CIB Conferences: Vol. 1
Article 390.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/3067-4883.1007