Whole Life Carbon Assessment
Our Carbon Footprint Assessments provide a clear picture of the emissions associated with your development — from initial construction through to its operation and eventual end of life. By identifying the largest contributors to carbon emissions, we help you make informed decisions that support both environmental responsibility and long-term value. Contact our team to arrange an assessment today.
Carbon Emissions In-build & Beyond
We assess both embodied and operational carbon, providing a complete overview of how your building performs throughout its lifecycle. Focussing on both its energy consumption once occupied and the emissions generated from material extraction, manufacturing, transport and construction. From there, we can base our recommendations on practical, achievable reductions. This can include specifying low-carbon materials, improving operational efficiency, and even planning for responsible end-of-life strategies.
Whole Life Carbon Assessments
Whole Life Carbon (WLC) Assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of a building’s total emissions over its lifespan. This includes the production and transport of materials, construction, maintenance, operational use, and demolition or reuse. Our consultants prepare detailed WLC assessments in line with RICS, GLA, and LETI guidance, ensuring full compliance with national and regional standards. We present data in a clear, transparent format, making it easy to identify hotspots and evaluate design options.
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Our Process
Gathering accurate information on materials, quantities, and energy inputs.
Using advanced software tools to calculate embodied and operational carbon.
Recommending feasible design and material changes to lower emissions.
Delivering clear documentation aligned with GLA, RICS, and LETI guidance.
Benchmarking
We benchmark performance against recognised standards such as LETI, UKGBC, and RICS Whole Life Carbon frameworks, ensuring that your project aligns with current best practice. Benchmarking allows design teams to compare different design options, set meaningful reduction targets, and demonstrate tangible progress toward net zero.
The Effects Of The London Plan
Under the London Plan, major developments are now required to undertake WLC assessments as part of the planning process. This policy shift reflects the city’s ambition to reach net zero by 2030 and places greater emphasis on the environmental impact of materials and construction. Our team has extensive experience preparing WLC reports for London-based projects, ensuring compliance with Policy SI 2 and the GLA’s WLC guidance template.
Reusing & Recycling Leading To Financial Efficiency
Reducing carbon is not only environmentally responsible, it often leads to significant cost savings. By reusing existing structures, recycling materials, and designing for disassembly, developers can cut embodied carbon while lowering waste disposal and procurement costs.
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Partner with our consultants to ensure your carbon emission goals are achievable and in line with all regulatory standards.