Net Zero Whole Life Carbon for Buildings

It is a must that carbon across the building lifecycle reduced to a level that is consistent with reaching net zero at the global or sector level following the below principles

Guiding Principles
● Prevent
Avoid embodied carbon from the outset by considering alternative strategies to deliver the desired function (e.g. renovation of existing buildings rather than new development etc.)

● Reduce and optimise
Evaluate each design choice using a whole lifecycle approach and seek to minimise upfront carbon impacts (e.g. lean construction, low carbon materials and construction processes etc.)

● Plan for the future
Take steps to avoid future embodied carbon during and at end of life (e.g. maximise potential for renovation, future adaptation, circularity etc.)

● Compensate for residual emissions
Offset residual upfront embodied carbon emissions with high quality, credible compensation activities.

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