# Winter Sustainability Summit 2024 — why materials choices in buildings matter
**URL:** https://community.oneclicklca.com/t/winter-sustainability-summit-2024-why-materials-choices-in-buildings-matter/1697
**Category:** Events & Webinars
**Tags:** epd, embodied-carbon, construction, event
**Created:** [October 15, 2024, 8:03am UTC](https://community.oneclicklca.com/t/winter-sustainability-summit-2024-why-materials-choices-in-buildings-matter/1697 "2024-10-15T08:03:40Z")
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### Author:  [@Asha](https://community.oneclicklca.com/u/Asha)
#### Post date: [October 15, 2024, 8:03am UTC](https://community.oneclicklca.com/t/winter-sustainability-summit-2024-why-materials-choices-in-buildings-matter/1697/1 "2024-10-15T08:03:40Z")
Join the world’s largest online event about how material choices can drive decarbonization in construction. Connect with 3,000+ professionals on Thursday, December 05, 2024. Hear from top experts from Arcadis, Gensler, Steelcon, and more. The event will be available across 7 timezones.
**Event details**
- Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Topic: The impact of material choices in building & infrastructure projects
**Why does this matter?**
Buildings account for 39% of global emissions — 11% of which come from materials and construction. Choosing construction materials with a lower carbon footprint, higher recyclability, and greater longevity is crucial to reduce carbon on construction.
Register now: [Digital event | Winter Sustainability Summit 2024 | One Click LCA](https://oneclicklca.com/event/winter-sustainability-summit-2024/)
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### Author:  [@Steven](https://community.oneclicklca.com/u/Steven)
#### Post date: [December 5, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.oneclicklca.com/t/winter-sustainability-summit-2024-why-materials-choices-in-buildings-matter/1697/3 "2024-12-05T15:46:19Z")