GHG Protocol Scopes

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What is the term for the total carbon emissions associated with a building's entire life cycle?

  • Whole life carbon (correct)
  • Embodied carbon
  • Operational carbon
  • End of life carbon

What is the primary phase of a project that embodied carbon is associated with?

  • Operational phase
  • Deconstruction phase
  • Non-operational phase (correct)
  • Maintenance phase

What is the main goal of the World Green Building Council (WGBC) for achieving a Net Zero Carbon Built Environment?

  • Reducing energy consumption by 50%
  • Implementing passive heating and cooling strategies
  • Achieving net zero carbon emissions (correct)
  • Using 100% renewable energy

What is the definition of a Net Zero Carbon Building?

<p>A building that achieves net zero carbon emissions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of selecting low embodied energy materials in building construction?

<p>Reducing greenhouse gas emissions during the non-operational phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using passive heating and cooling strategies in building design?

<p>Reducing energy consumption during operation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of evaluating the environmental impacts of a building's materials and systems throughout its entire life cycle?

<p>Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Net Positive Energy Buildings?

<p>Producing more energy than they consume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reservoir of carbon in the environment?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Sustainable Design in building construction?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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