As the UK transitions to Net Zero Carbon and grid decarbonisation accelerates, the significance of previously neglected sources of emissions increases. Our Carbon discipline targets the reduction of these emissions such as embodied carbon through an encompassing Project, Product and Policy approach.

Our expertise in whole life carbon assessment can be deployed to quantify project embodied emissions to pinpoint carbon heavy elements. We can also provide this advice in tandem with cost, so working with our wider team we consider not only the whole life carbon of a project, but the Life Cycle Cost, vital for decision making.

Product level emissions data are vital if project level whole life carbon assessments are to accurately measure and report emissions. We are supporting this with our Environmental Product Declaration service to help suppliers to the construction industry measure and reduce their products’ emissions.

We can guide businesses looking to define a decarbonisation roadmap for their operations with their policy wording, targets and methods. This is supported by use of internationally recognised standards such as the GHG Protocol and PAS 2060.

Understanding trends and drivers of policy, social and economic change is complex in an extensive and evolving industry such as ours. We can provide clarity to our clients through our research and insights capabilities, condensing and evaluating existing knowledge and data with foresight of emerging developments in the context of clients’ operations and aspirations. Adding to this, we can provide CPD training on these topics, ensuring that our clients are equipped with the knowledge necessary to navigate emerging risks and opportunities on the road to net-zero carbon.