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Integrated energy management process to optimize energy usage in building portfolios and implement low-carbon measures.
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There is a global focus by governments on retrofitting buildings, as well as incorporating energy efficiency into new construction, as a means to address climate change. Initiatives to reduce energy use, source renewable electricity, and use low-carbon materials are aimed at leading by example, where governments attempt to showcase innovation throu...
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... Financial incentives, such as tax breaks or subsidies for developers using green materials, can significantly reduce the cost barriers associated with green buildings (Makki et al., 2020;Yu et al., 2021). Additionally, establishing clear and supportive policies can increase stakeholder confidence and interest in adopting these materials (Adamson, 2023;Azeem et al., 2017). Research shows that uniform policies and regulations are essential in creating a safe investment environment for green projects, thereby encouraging broader participation from various stakeholders (Wang et al., 2023;Darko et al., 2018). ...
The construction industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, and efforts to reduce the sector's environmental impact are increasingly urgent. This study aims to identify the perceptions and obstacles faced by stakeholders in adopting green building materials that focus on carbon reduction, using the approach systematic literature review. By analyzing 50 relevant recent studies from various geographic contexts, this research finds that perceptions of negative related costs, technical obstacles, and lack of managerial support are significant obstacles in the implementation of green materials. The implications of these findings provide policy and practice recommendations to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly materials through financial incentives, outreach on the benefits of sustainability, and technical training in the construction industry.
... The use of green or low-carbon materials has a significant impact on carbon reduction, a view supported by several studies. Among them, Ref. [29] emphasize the importance of the government's promotion of green building strategies to achieve carbon reduction targets through measures such as reducing energy use, using renewable energy, and adopting low-carbon materials. Meanwhile, a study by Ref. [30] pointed out that the adoption of lightweight metals and new materials by automobile manufacturers can reduce the weight of automobiles, which, in turn, reduces CO2 emissions. ...
Net-zero carbon reduction has become a global supply chain development trend, and the EU has established CBAM regulations. Industries that fail to effectively reduce carbon emissions will face operational challenges under these regulations. For SMEs, carbon reduction is crucial for sustainable operations. To address this challenge, governments worldwide are formulating relevant policies and investing resources to help SMEs enhance their competitiveness. In Taiwan, the metal industry has an export ratio exceeding 45%, making it a significant global production base for metal products. This study conducted a green operational transformation survey on 230 SMEs in Taiwan’s metal industry. The Taiwanese government has devised a comprehensive carbon reduction approach for the metal industry, which includes environmental facilities, digital technology introduction, process and production technology improvement, resource recycling, and energy conversion as strategies and tools for promoting carbon reduction. According to this study, the aforementioned five promotion strategies have become essential tools for SMEs in their carbon reduction efforts. This study utilized a one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and simple regression analysis, all of which demonstrated significant correlations among these tools. These findings can serve as a reference for other partner countries, accelerating the global industry’s transition toward green operations.
