Footprint

This group of indicators shows the pressure on our environment caused by our housing, in the form of emissions and consumption of resources.

Indicators

28,936 kt

Material footprint of the building stock

This indicator measures the material footprint of the Flemish construction industry and housing on a yearly basis. The figures...

22,077 kt CO₂-eq.

Carbon footprint of the building stock

This indicator measures the carbon footprint of the Flemish construction industry and housing on a yearly basis. The figures...

34,746 kt

Material footprint of the construction sector

This indicator offers a better insight into the material footprint of housing in Flanders. It is determined by an...

466 PJ

Material footprint of heating buildings

The heating of buildings in Flanders is one of the biggest energy consumers and one of the main causes...

8,360 kt CO₂-eq.

Emissions from buildings and homes

This indicator gives a picture of CO2 and particulate matter emissions caused by buildings. Emissions during both the construction...

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Market

This group of indicators shows the driving force behind our housing: the market demand for property.

Condition of resources

This group of indicators shows the state of our own resource stocks: water, materials, land and air.

Undesirable effects

This group of indicators shows undesirable effects that our housing system helps to cause.

Desired changes

This group of indicators shows the changes that society and policy want to bring about.