Cut embodied carbon, cut costs
Low-carbon materials can reduce energy consumption and operational and maintenance costs, improving the viability of new construction projects. By integrating embodied carbon assessments into the selection of building materials, our consultants can help you to make better decisions that balance environmental impact with budgetary constraints but without compromising design aesthetics or structural integrity. We can also incorporate embodied carbon analysis into whole life costing and carbon assessments, providing you with insights into the long-term sustainability and environmental performance of a building, and allowing you to make informed decisions on maintenance, renovation and demolition.
Achieve compliance and reduce risk
You may need to report embodied carbon to comply with local/national regulation and standards and avoid penalties or legal repercussions. Equipped with our guidance and our trusted and independent global data, project managers can set specific targets for carbon reduction and monitor progress and performance to keep projects on track. The consideration of embodied carbon early in projects will reduce risk by future-proofing projects against potential regulatory changes, market shifts, and supply chain disruptions relating to carbon emissions.
Improve competitive advantage
The reporting of embodied carbon data can provide competitive advantage by attracting environmentally-conscious investors and customers. It also demonstrates a firm commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility, enhancing an organisation’s reputation in the marketplace. Embodied carbon reporting can also help to achieve credits for green building accreditations, such as BREEAM, which will improve a developer’s public image, increase a property’s value and rent prices, and reduce operational and maintenance costs.
Implement an integrated net zero strategy
Our approach to calculating embodied carbon follows global methodologies, and is applicable to all regions, sectors and projects. Our carbon calculations follow the RICS WLCA V2 methodology, ensuring robust standardised approach across our global regions. The service complements and strengthens our existing carbon quantification and decarbonisation services, as well as our world-class expertise in cost management, project management and built asset consultancy. This gives us the capability to develop and implement an integrated net zero strategy that is tailor-made to meet the bespoke requirements of your organisation.
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