Construction & Real Estate Decarbonization
Supporting developers, construction firms, and asset managers cut emissions, drive performance, and future-proof portfolios.
The construction and real estate sector is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related emissions worldwide¹ . These emissions are embedded across the value chain from embodied carbon to operational energy use in buildings, and tenant-related emissions. Cement, steel and other carbon-intensive materials alone account for a major share of the sector’s footprint.
As regulators, investors, and tenants demand low carbon portfolios, developers and asset managers face mounting pressure to act and as a result the industry is undergoing a rapid shift toward decarbonization. New frameworks such as the SBTi Buildings Sector Guidance and Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) are reshaping how companies measure, manage, and mitigate their carbon footprint.
RESET Carbon helps bridge the gap. Our work spans carbon inventory development,target setting, tenant engagement, low-carbon materials procurement, and renewable energy advisory. We support real estate players move from commitment to measurable impact, with solutions tailored to the realities of development, construction, and asset management across Asia.
¹Source: UN Environment Programme, 2022
WHO WE SERVE
Real Estate Developers
Asset Managers & REITs
Construction Firms & Contractors
Property Managers & Leasing Teams
Architects, Engineers & Design Consultants
Our Solutions for Decarbonizing
Construction & Real Estate
RESET Carbon delivers tailored solutions for the built environment, combining technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning to deliver actionable results:
Develop robust carbon inventories tailored to real estate portfolios and construction activities:
- Scope 1 & 2: Operational emissions from owned assets and facilities
- Scope 3: Embodied carbon in materials, tenant energy use, and value chain emissions
- Whole-life carbon assessments for new builds and renovations
- Inventory tools and templates for ongoing tracking and reporting
Design science-based strategies aligned with SBTi and tailored actionable carbon reduction roadmaps:
- Emission scenario modelling and ambition alignment
- SBTi submission and validation (including Buildings Sector Guidance)
- CRREM analysis to identify stranding risks
- Stakeholder engagement across property, leasing, and project teams
- KPI development and milestone planning
Reduce construction material emissions through strategic sourcing and market engagement:
- Buyers’ group formation to aggregate demand and signal market needs
- Technical procurement guidelines for steel, cement, and concrete
- Supplier engagement and benchmarking
- Integration into tendering and design processes
Support the design and implementation of internal carbon pricing mechanisms to guide investment decisions:
- Shadow pricing and cost-benefit analysis for low-carbon options
- Integration into procurement and capital planning
- Risk management and financial modelling
- Stakeholder training and awareness programs
End-to-end advisory for transitioning to clean energy across portfolios:
- Market analysis and feasibility studies
- Procurement strategy for on-site and off-site solutions
- Support with PPAs, RECs, and green tariffs
- Implementation support
Foster landlord-tenant collaboration on shared decarbonization goals:
- Tenant data benchmarking and segmentation
- Engagement programs and workshops
- Action plans for sub-metering, energy efficiency, and renewable purchasing
- Partnership facilitation and pilot program design
Ready to Close the Gap
Between Climate Ambition
and Action?
Your Real Estate Sector Experts
Our team of carbon consultants and engineers bring deep technical knowledge, regional insight, and hands-on experience with leading developers, asset managers, and construction firms across Asia.
Collaborations & Programs
Our industry-wide collaborations aim to reduce costs, streamline efforts, and scale results through tailored programs that align developers, asset managers, construction firms, suppliers, and industry groups.
RESET leads a working group with the Hong Kong Prop-Tech Alliance to aggregate demand and accelerate market availability of low-carbon construction materials.
In Partnership with GIGA, we are co-developing a regional program to benchmark tenant performance and align landlord-tenant decarbonization actions.
As an early adopter of the SBTi Buildings Guidance, RESET supports clients in aligning targets with whole-life carbon and tenant emissions frameworks.
TRUSTED BY
STORIES OF SUCCESS
REAL ESTATE
Carbon Management Support Program for a Leading Real Estate Developer
RESET Carbon supported a leading Hong Kong real estate developer in developing a science-based decarbonization roadmap by reviewing emissions inventories, modeling reduction trajectories, and identifying actionable carbon reduction opportunities across its portfolio.
REAL-ESTATE
ESG Integration and Decarbonization Strategy for Real Estate Investors
Since 2022, RESET Carbon has partnered with a Pan-Asia diversified real assets investor to build a 1.5°C-aligned target framework and centralized ESG Data Management Tool, helping the client move from reactive, compliance-focused ESG management to a proactive, data-driven decarbonization approach.
REAL-ESTATE
Net Zero Target Development for Link
RESET’s collaboration with Link delivered a robust target setting process for its net-zero ambition, supported by an actionable decarbonization roadmap; by establishing measurable milestones, Link REIT is positioned to achieve its emission reduction goals and reinforce its sustainability leadership in the real estate sector.
OUR ECOSYSTEM & PARTNERS
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS
From Data Fragmentation to Strategic Clarity: ESG Integration and Decarbonization Strategy for Real Estate Investors
Net Zero Target Development for Link
Accelerating Low Embodied Carbon Constructions: Sectoral Roadmap Perspectives (Part 2)
Preparing for EU CBAM: How BBR VT Strengthened Carbon Reporting Across Its Supply Chain
Accelerating Low Embodied Carbon Constructions: Sectoral Roadmap Perspectives (Part 1)
Talk to Us About Decarbonizing Your Operations & Supply Chain
Our team is here to help you move from commitment to impact. Contact us to discuss how we can support your net-zero journey.
OTHER INDUSTRIES
Sign Up to Our Newsletter
Carbon reduction news, insights
& events delivered to your inbox.