Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) of Construction Projects: What You Need to Know
Whole Life Carbon Assessment evaluates all greenhouse gas emissions associated with a construction project from cradle to grave, covering materials, transport, construction, operation, maintenance, and end of life. It provides a complete picture of a building’s climate impact, helping project teams identify carbon hotspots early and make informed design choices that reduce both embodied and operational emissions.
Led by Dr Craig Jones (Managing Director) and Edwin Lowe (Delivery Manager), this session introduced WLCA and embodied carbon in buildings.
Key Topics Covered
- What is embodied carbon?
- What is a Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA)?
- How do you measure the whole life embodied carbon of a project?
- What data can product manufacturers and suppliers provide?
- Which standards should you adhere to?
- How to obtain BREEAM Mat 01 LCA credits
- Crucial deadlines for securing these credits
- Understanding the London Plan’s WLCA requirements
- How WLCA can help to achieve Net Zero Carbon Buildings
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About the Presenters
Dr Craig Jones
Managing Director
Craig is the Managing Director at Circular Ecology and is the original author of the ICE Database, having over 20 years of experience in embodied carbon assessment of materials in both academia and industry. He has extensive experience with embodied carbon data, LCA, and whole life carbon assessments of construction projects.
ConnectEdwin Lowe
Delivery Manager
Edwin is a Delivery Manager at Circular Ecology. He has experience supporting the delivery of lifecycle assessments, whole life carbon assessments, and the development of large custom carbon libraries for clients. Edwin has a background in infrastructure sustainability, having previously worked for civil engineering contractors, infrastructure clients, and in sustainability consultancy.
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