Author Archives: Circular Ecology

Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE) Version 4.1: Progress Update

Circular Ecology are excited to share that ICE v4.1 is nearly ready for release.  Downloaded by over 50,000 professionals globally, the ICE Database is a free embodied carbon database for materials and appears in countless reports, journals, books, embodied carbon footprint calculators, and more.  What’s Coming in ICE v4.1?  We endeavour to keep the ICE […]

Webinar Recap: ICE Insights: Appropriate Use of Generic Embodied Carbon Data

Circular Ecology hosted the fifth and final webinar in the ICE Database Insights webinar mini series on Wednesday, 16th July: Appropriate Use of Generic Embodied Carbon Data Delivered by Jon Burrow (Head of Carbon Accounting) and Edwin Lowe (Delivery Manager and Project Coordinator), the session provided a practical overview of how to effectively use generic […]

Webinar Recap: ICE Insights: Methodological Challenges Behind the Scenes

Circular Ecology hosted the fourth webinar in the ICE Database Insights webinar mini series on Thursday, 12th June: Methodological Challenges Behind the Scenes – Two Case Studies of Biogenic Carbon and Recycled Content The session, delivered by Dr Craig Jones (Managing Director) and Joe Rouse (Senior Sustainability Consultant), explored some of the large challenges we’ve […]

DESNZ (Defra) 2025 GHG Emissions Factors Released

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The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) have just released the 2025 edition of conversion factors for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These are also commonly known as the Defra GHG factors. The factors cover emissions from a wide range of activities including energy, transportation, water and waste disposal. Significant changes this […]

Webinar Recap: ICE Insights: Are All EPDs Created Equal?

On Thursday, 22nd May, Circular Ecology hosted the third instalment in the ICE Database Insights webinar mini series: Are All EPDs Created Equal? The session, hosted by Dr Craig Jones (Managing Director) and Joe Rouse (Senior Sustainability Consultant), explored some of the main differences found in EPDs, and the implications for the ICE Database and […]

Webinar Recap: ICE Insights: ICE Analytical Review Processes

On Wednesday, April 30th, Circular Ecology hosted the second session of our ICE Database Insights webinar series: ICE Analytical Review Processes. The session, hosted by Jon Burrow (Head of Carbon Accounting), Sophie Vernon (Senior Sustainability Consultant), and Charlie Zhu (Senior Sustainability Analyst), explored the growing importance of robust data analysis processes when creating generic embodied […]

Webinar Recap: ICE Insights: Data Quality Scoring

On Thursday, April 10th, Circular Ecology launched the first session of our ICE Database Insights webinar series with an introduction to data quality scoring. This webinar, hosted by Jon Burrow (Head of Carbon Accounting) and Charlie Zhu (Senior Sustainability Analyst), explored the growing importance of data quality in carbon footprinting and how it underpins the […]

New ICE Database Webinar Series Announced

We are pleased to announce the ICE Database Insights 2025 webinar series, a five part programme designed to support professionals in making informed decisions using embodied carbon data. Whether you’re new to the ICE Database or an experienced practitioner seeking deeper insights, these expert led sessions will explore key challenges, methodologies, and best practices in […]

Upcoming Webinar: Product Carbon Footprints, LCAs, and EPDs: What You Need to Know

Join Circular Ecology for a webinar on Product Carbon Footprints Circular Ecology invites you to a free upcoming webinar on the 3rd of April, where we will provide a clear and practical introduction to the world of Product Carbon Footprints. What will this webinar cover? What is a product carbon footprint? What is a Life […]

ICE Database Surpasses 1,000 Registered Organisations in Just 90 Days!

The ICE Database is experiencing unprecedented adoption, with over 1,000 unique organisations registered within just 90 days of release. This rapid uptake identifies the growing demand for accessible embodied carbon data and reaffirms the ICE Database’s role as a trusted resource for professionals working to measure and reduce carbon footprints. Who’s Using the ICE Database? […]