Construction's Carbon Problem
Every tonne of steel rebar produces approximately 1.8–2.2 tonnes of CO2. India is the world's second-largest steel producer and one of the fastest-growing construction markets.
Embodied Carbon: GFRP vs Steel
8mm TMT Fe500: ~0.71 kg CO2e per metre
8mm GFRP IS 18256: ~0.18–0.22 kg CO2e per metre
Result: GFRP has approximately 70% lower embodied carbon per metre.
The Service Life Multiplier
Steel structures in corrosive environments are rebuilt 2–3 times over 100 years. GFRP is built once. Over 100 years: GFRP has 80–85% lower total embodied carbon per square metre in corrosive environments.
Green Building Certifications
IGBC: Regional materials credit + innovation credits for non-corrosive reinforcement.
LEED India: Materials & Resources credits for regional sourcing.
GRIHA: Lifecycle performance alignment.
Developer ESG Angle
- Quantifiable carbon reduction for sustainability disclosures
- Extended asset life — lower lifecycle environmental impact
- Documentation for green building certification
RN Elements provides embodied carbon documentation for project sustainability reporting. Contact us.