1. Measure (Embodied Carbon)
As with all impact management efforts, it is critical to start with measurement to understand the baseline emissions for embodied carbon and set targets for reduction.
PRODUCTION (A1-A3)
The production stage deals with the carbon impacts attributable to cradle-to-gate processes: raw material extraction and supply, transport and manufacturing. The carbon impacts attributable to this stage are calculated by multiplying the total quantities of materials used by the relevant ‘emissions factor’ for that material.
CONSTRUCTION TRANSPORT (A4)
Transport impacts include all stages of the journey of the products following their departure from the final manufacturing plant to the project site, including return journeys (taking into account any interim stops at storage depots and/or distribution centres).
CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION PROCESS (A5):
This includes:
the carbon emitted through any demolition works associated with refurbishment or redevelopment of existing built assets or sites;
temporary works associated with installation processes;
any construction activities and installation processes on-site, including energy consumption for site accommodation and use of plant, machinery and equipment; and
the impacts associated with any waste generated through the construction process, its treatment and disposal, including the disposal of packaging waste.
