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Nigeria is building fast—but are we building smart?

Nigeria Built Environment Carbon Database

Our buildings and infrastructure account for a huge share of emissions, yet we lack the data to reduce their carbon footprint.

That’s about to change.

The Nigeria Built Environment Carbon Database (NBECD) will provide the first-ever local dataset on the carbon footprint of buildings, materials, and construction processes in Nigeria.

This tool will empower developers, designers, policymakers, and investors to make informed decisions and build low-carbon, resilient buildings for Nigeria’s future.

Why This Matters

Nigeria is growing fast

400+ million people by 2050 → ~40 million more homes needed.

Massive demand for cement, steel, and materials – all driving emissions.

But... there’s a problem

We don’t know the carbon impact of materials and construction in Nigeria.

Imported data from other countries isn’t accurate – Our production, transport, and energy systems are different.

The result?

Builders, policymakers, and investors are working blind when it comes to carbon. The Carbon Database will change that.

What the Database Will Provide

The database will provide data on the Carbon Impact of

Building Materials

Cement, steel, bricks, timber, and more.

Construction Processes

Transport, site operations, ETC.

Building Operations

Energy use in homes, offices, and factories.

Our Objectives

GBCN aims to provide safer and pollution-free environments, promoting healthier living spaces, and to foster
sustainable urban transformation through engagement and partnerships with all green building stakeholders,
aiming to increase Nigeria’s stock of resource-efficient and climate-resilient buildings and communities, by

Architects & Builders

Choose low-carbon materials.

Developers

Build green and reduce costs.

Policymakers

Create better regulations and incentives.

Manufacturers

Green supply chains and lower emissions.

Investors & Insurers

Assess climate risks.

Researchers

Access robust, local data.

Our Vision

  • Led by GBCN, with input from industry experts and partners.
  • First phase will focus on building materials from key Nigerian regions.
  • Phased development to expand coverage over time.

How to apply

What Stage Are We At?

Getting certified is simple—just follow these steps

Project Concept & Partnership Building (Ongoing)

Data Collection & Platform Development (Upcoming)

We are actively seeking partners, funders, and contributors to bring this critical tool to life.

Want to Support or Get Involved?

Here’s how you can support

  • Funding Partners → Help us build this national resource.
  • Data Contributors → Building professionals, manufacturers, and researchers.
  • Collaborators → Industry bodies, universities, and green champions.
  • carbon@gbcn.org.ng
  • +234 705 250 1480

FAQ

Frequently
ASKED QUESTIONS

The Carbon Database will be a national digital platform providing local data on the carbon impact of building materials, construction processes, and building performance in Nigeria.
It will support architects, developers, policymakers, and manufacturers in making low-carbon choices for buildings and infrastructure.

Nigeria is rapidly urbanizing, and the built environment is a major source of emissions.
However, local carbon data is largely unavailable.
The database will fill this gap, enabling evidence-based decisions that reduce emissions and support sustainable construction.

We are currently in the concept and partnership-building phase.
Data collection and development will follow, but there is no confirmed launch date yet.
Sign up to stay informed.

The platform will allow users to:

  • Access carbon data on materials, construction, and building operations.
  • Search and compare data based on location, material type, and performance.
  • Support green certification processes (e.g., EDGE, DGNB).

Detailed functionality will be shared closer to launch.

It is being designed for:

  • Architects, Developers, and Builders – to select low-carbon materials and construction methods.
  • Manufacturers – to showcase verified low-carbon products.
  • Policymakers – to support green building regulations.
  • Researchers – to analyze data on Nigeria’s built environment emissions.

We welcome partners, funders, and data contributors:

  • Fund the Project: Support the development of this critical national resource.
  • Contribute Data: Building professionals, manufacturers, and researchers can help populate the database.
  • Collaborate: Join GBCN and be part of Nigeria’s green building transformation.

📧 Contact us: carbon@gbcn.org.ng

Access details are still being developed, but the database will aim to be widely accessible, with potential tiers for general access and more advanced data for partners or members.