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Embodied carbon is the carbon footprint of a project: carbon dioxide emissions from the manufacturing and transportation of building materials and construction of a building before the building is fully operational. O’Donnell & Naccarato have stated that their commitment to the Structural Engineers 2050 program begins with their Embodied Carbon Action Plan (ECAP) 2021. The first year of this plan “focuses on educating our staff, initiating our internal documentation process, determining potential reduction strategies, and bringing awareness to members of the [Architect/Engineer/Construction] community that we interface with on a regular basis.” As part of their plan, O’Donnell ... Read more