THE AWARENESS OF CARBON EMISSION AND PLANNING AMONG MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS

Abstract

This research paper investigates the level of awareness and understanding of carbon planning among consultants in the Malaysian Construction Industry. Findings revealed that the consultants in the industry have a relatively low awareness of carbon planning, with some having misconceptions or no knowledge of CO2 emissions. Importantly, there is a significant gap between awareness and actual implementation, as no firms in Malaysia have taken steps to enact carbon planning. Previous studies have emphasized the importance of carbon planning without explaining its implementation or the associated carbon data. To address these gaps, this study aims to identify barriers to implementation, motivate consultants to be more aware, and outline the procedures involved in carbon planning. The objectives include assessing awareness among Malaysian Construction Consultants, identifying the components of carbon planning, exploring implementation barriers, and suggesting practical ways to increase awareness. The study employed qualitative research methods focusing on green construction consultants in the Klang Valley region. Thus, this study seeks to fill the research gap by enhancing knowledge, familiarity, and awareness of carbon planning and promoting its implementation in the industry.