The paper of Imada Seiya (3rd term fellow) entitled “CO₂ emission hotspots analysis on supply chains for wooden houses in Japan” was published in the Journal of Environmental Management.

This study looks at how carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from building homes are mostly caused by the building supply chain. Focusing on wooden houses comprising most homes in Japan, the study found that specific supply chain paths, like steel production and cement, are major contributors to these emissions. To reduce CO₂, the study suggests policies to renovate old homes and reuse foundations made of steel and cement.

The press release about the achievement was posted on the Kyushu University website and can be found here (Japanese).

Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Title: CO₂ emission hotspots analysis on supply chains for wooden houses in Japan
Authors: Seiya Imada, Keitaro Maeno, Shigemi Kagawa
DOI：10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120151