AT&T Gigaton Spotlight: Reducing Carbon Emissions with Smart Temporary Climate Control

AT&T had a goal to help companies reduce a gigaton of emissions by 2035 through the power of connectivity. Polygon is a proud partner in reducing emissions on construction, industrial, and commercial building projects through intelligent climate control and reliable connectivity.

By some estimates, the construction and operation of buildings account for 34% of global CO2 emissions, making it the largest contributor. Promoting best practices and access to energy-saving solutions throughout the building lifecycle is essential to driving down carbon emissions.

Temporary climate solutions are essential in construction, especially for drying materials, controlling humidity, and maintaining quality. Traditionally, temporary equipment runs continuously or is controlled manually, leading to energy waste and unnecessary carbon output. Polygon digital solutions change that and provide 24/7 visibility and control.

How It Works

Polygon’s engineered drying and climate-management systems pair with:

• Wireless sensors monitoring site conditions
• A Smart Controller that automatically turns equipment on/off based on live sensors
• AT&T connectivity for real-time monitoring, data, and analytics

Instead of running equipment 24/7, our systems modulate based on actual site needs. The result: optimized drying, reduced downtime, improved quality, and significant energy savings.

Measurable Impact

Polygon clients have experienced 50% to 70% energy savings and carbon emissions reductions when modulating equipment compared to running it full time.* Results depend on multiple factors, including equipment selection, user settings and environmental conditions.

Why AT&T

AT&T provides secure, scalable connectivity that makes Polygon’s solution possible, ensuring continuous data flow even in complex or remote environments. Together, we’re demonstrating how smart construction technology can drive meaningful climate impact. Read AT&Ts GigaTon Spotlight here. 

What It Means for Customers

• Reduced energy use and emissions
• Better environmental control and documentation
• Faster, more predictable drying and project schedules
• Greater site transparency and quality assurance

Polygon and AT&T share a belief that data, automation, and connectivity are key to building a lower-carbon future. We’re committed to helping our customers deliver high-performance projects while meeting their sustainability goals.

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*Project data was analyzed and validated by Carbon Trust, a third-party, UK-based climate consultancy firm.