This document discusses carbon management and reducing carbon emissions from a contractor's perspective. It provides examples of how Skanska, a UK construction company, is working to lower the carbon footprint of its projects. Skanska aims to go beyond basic compliance to deliver low-carbon, future-proof solutions for clients. It has developed tools like a bespoke carbon reporting system and carbon analysis in building information modeling to support low-carbon decision making. The document also presents case studies of Skanska projects that achieved significant reductions in operational and embodied carbon.