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Circular Ecology Launches IC+, a New Embodied Carbon Database for Professional Use

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22
Oct

The launch gives more than 20 years of embodied carbon data development a sustainable foundation for the future. 22 October 2026: Circular Ecology has launched IC+, a new commercial embodied carbon database created to support professionals working across buildings, infrastructure, products, and the wider construction sector. The first release of IC+ provides more than 500 […]

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Understanding the IC+ End User Licence Agreement (EULA): Working with Premium Data

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IC+ License Extension Model for External Users
15
Oct

A practical guide to using, sharing and reporting licensed IC+ data As we venture into the world of premium (licensed) data, it is important that users understand how the End User Licence Agreement (EULA) applies in practice and to avoid misinterpretation. Central to the IC+ licensing model are licence extensions, which can allow external recipients […]

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ISO 14060 Consultation Opens as SBTi Releases Corporate Net Zero Standard v2.0

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24
Jun

Two major developments this month indicate continued evolution in the global net zero standards landscape, with ISO and the Science Based Targets initiative advancing complementary approaches to corporate climate action. The ISO Net Zero Aligned Organizations Standard (ISO 14060) has now entered its public consultation phase, following almost two years of development involving hundreds of […]

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DESNZ Release 2026 UK GHG Conversion Factors

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18
Jun

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released the 2026 UK Government Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting, providing the latest official dataset for calculating Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions from activity data such as fuel use, electricity consumption, and travel. The 2026 update introduces several notable changes. Most significantly, the […]

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EU Publishes Framework for Calculating Whole Life Carbon of Buildings

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13
May

The European Commission has published a new framework for calculating the life cycle global warming potential (GWP) of new buildings, establishing a common approach to improve consistency across EU Member States. The Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/52 aims to ensure that whole life carbon assessments are based on comparable methodologies, while still allowing flexibility to reflect […]

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June 2026 Webinar: Making Credible Carbon & Environmental Reduction Claims Using LCA

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12
May

Our next free webinar takes place on 11th June 2026, and will explore how Product Carbon Footprints and Life Cycle Assessments can be used to support credible claims of lower carbon footprint or environmental impact. Speakers Dr Craig Jones (Managing Director) and Joe Rouse (Senior Carbon Consultant) will provide a practical overview of what organisations […]

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Growth Cohorts: Next Generation Low Carbon Concrete Cohort Entry

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06
May

Innovate UK has opened a new funding competition to support innovation in low carbon concrete, an area seen as critical to reducing embodied emissions from construction. The programme will invest up to £11.5 million through a two stage process to help UK based businesses develop and scale new materials, products and processes. Applicants selected for the first stage can receive up […]

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RICS and Global Partners Launch CLEAR Initiative

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21
Apr

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced the launch of the Coalition for Life Cycle Emissions Alignment and Reporting (CLEAR), a new global initiative aimed at improving consistency and confidence in whole life carbon reporting across the built environment. Founded by RICS alongside the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Global […]

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May 2026 Webinars: Carbon Reduction Plans & Product Footprinting

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20
Apr

Circular Ecology are delighted to announce two free webinars for May 2026, focusing on areas where organisations are facing increasing pressure to improve the quality and credibility of their carbon reporting: Carbon Reduction Plans: PPN 006 & NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap Product Carbon Footprinting, LCA & EPDs: A Practical Introduction The first session covers […]

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Important ICE Database Announcement

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31
Mar

To all ICE Database Users, This letter summarises important updates to the ICE Database and how it will be made available in the near future. The database will remain accessible to all users, but the permitted use will change as part of a transition to a more sustainable operating model. The ICE Database: Challenges We […]

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