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Operational Carbon and Embodied Carbon: Why You Need to Measure the Entire Life Cycle

June 11, 2026

For decades we have measured only the energy that a building consumes in use. Today we know that this picture is incomplete: the carbon incorporated into the materials decides much of the total impact.

Energy renovation: a profitable and sustainable investment opportunity

November 16, 2023

Cities are crucial in the fight against climate change. They are responsible for 70% of global emissions, and occupy only 3% of the Earth’s surface.

Passive design, first: how to reduce demand by up to 65% before installing anything

June 11, 2026

Before thinking about equipment and facilities, a good bioclimatic design can drastically reduce a building’s energy demand. It is the most cost-effective measure and often the most forgotten.

From BIM model to carbon calculation: digitizing to make better decisions

June 11, 2026

The digitization of the project is not just about drawing in 3D. Connecting the BIM model with the life cycle calculation allows you to see the impact of each decision in real time, when it can still be changed.

Wood and bio-based materials: when the material captures more carbon than it emits

June 11, 2026

Not all materials add up to emissions. Some, such as sustainably sourced wood, store carbon. Choosing the right material is one of the most impactful decisions of the entire project.

DAP and Digital Product Passport: why EPDs are now a strategic asset

June 11, 2026

Far from becoming obsolete with the new regulation, the Environmental Product Declarations become the verified database on which the future digital passport of materials will be built.

Decarbonising offices: the hidden carbon in interior renovations

June 11, 2026

Each renovation cycle of an office generates a huge amount of waste and embodied carbon. Designing workspaces with circular criteria is a direct, and often little-explored, way of reduction.

Biodiversity at risk: what the IPCC and IPBES report demands of companies

September 10, 2025

Although the IPCC is known for its climate reports, its work also highlights the intimate links between climate change and biodiversity. At the same time, the IPBES platform (the “IPCC of biodiversity”) has published recent studies that warn about the accelerated loss of nature and its global impacts.

Envolta publishes informative guide to promote Biogas in Catalonia

October 10, 2023

Envolta Energia, together with the Bioenergy Cluster of Catalonia and the BETA Technology Center, presents a guide to catalyze the growth of the biogas and biomethane sector in Catalonia. This informative guide offers a comprehensive vision of biogas, from its production to its application, driving the transition towards a sustainable energy future. The Biogas Impulsa’t project, funded by ACCIÓ, within the framework of the Competitive Reinforcement Initiatives, is accompanied by an informative video showing success stories of plants in our territory.

Conserve instead of demolish: the value of reusing what is already built

June 11, 2026

The least carbon option is usually the building that does not need to be rebuilt. The reuse of structures and materials goes from being an exception to a project strategy.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of buildings: what it is, phases and regulations

June 19, 2026

The digitization of the project is not just about drawing in 3D. Connecting the BIM model with the life cycle calculation allows you to see the impact of each decision in real time, when it can still be changed.

Implementation of ISO 14.001 and integral carbon footprint for MECESA

July 26, 2025

For MECESA, our proposal was to implement an environmental management system in accordance with the ISO 14.001 standard, accompanied by the calculation of the carbon footprint (scope 1, 2 and 3) to integrate sustainability into the daily operation.