Carbon Footprint

It is important to understand the effect of the entire lifecycle of a project.

Carbon Footprint Studies can take into account the carbon footprint of the whole project by calculating the amount of carbon dioxide produced at each stage:

▪ The carbon dioxide generated during
▪ construction, including travel to and from
▪ the site by construction workers and the
▪ embodied carbon dioxide of materials used
▪ for construction such as clay or PVC pipe
▪ work.

▪ The carbon dioxide generated by the
▪ building in its everyday use, as a result of
▪ energy usage for lighting, hot water, heating
▪ etc.

▪ The carbon dioxide generated during
▪ decommissioning.

The Benefits

As well as benefiting the environment and consumers, Carbon Footprint Studies will benefit developers:

▪ The study will enable developers to compare
 the sustainability of different designs and
 materials for the whole project.

▪ Carbon Footprint Studies can be
 incorporated into project specific Waste
 Management Plans.

▪ Overall the study offers a standout badge of
 environmental stability both in the way a
 development has been constructed and its
 ongoing environmental impact.

How Can We Help

Our expertise includes the carrying out of Carbon Footprint Studies.

Our services include:

▪ An introductory meeting to explain all the
 issues involved in carrying out a Carbon
 Footprint Study, including a sample study.

▪ Identifying the re-use of materials in
 Brownfield developments to reduce its
 Carbon Footprint.

▪ A Carbon Footprint Study tailored to the
 client and project requirements.

Click here for case study examples.