Assessment Of Low-Carbon Strategy In The Latvian Construction Sector

The construction sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption, making its decarbonisation essential for achieving climate neutrality. In Latvia, although national policies are aligned with the European Green Deal, the implementation of low-carbon strategies remains limited due to the absence of a structured evaluation framework. This study develops a multi-criteria assessment framework that integrates environmental, economic, and governance dimensions to evaluate low-carbon strategies in the Latvian construction sector. The analysis is based on secondary data, comparative evaluation, and a semi-quantitative scoring approach. Three strategies are examined: deep energy renovation, industrial prefabrication and modular construction, and circular construction. The findings indicate that deep renovation has the highest potential for reducing operational emissions, while prefabrication is effective in addressing embodied carbon and improving construction efficiency. Circular construction contributes to resource efficiency but remains dependent on market conditions and regulatory development. The study provides a structured decision-making framework and policy insights to support the transition toward sustainable construction in Latvia.