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The tool allows professionals to easily calculate and reduce the embodied carbon of materials
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The tool was initially developed by Jacobs Engineering UK and has been updated by a team from Jacobs and a steering group comprising carbon reduction company Sustain and Balfour Beatty. The tool allows professionals to easily calculate and reduce the embodied carbon of materials and the emissions associated with travel, transportation, site activities and waste management.
The changes incorporated into the tool include the latest data on embodied carbon in construction materials and updates to make it easier to use for professionals. Key updates include:
- hints and tips to reduce carbon based on materials selected
- format changes to allow input of missing/bespoke materials
- simplification of plant emissions, site energy use and staff travel so data can be inputted effortlessly and interpreted easily
- updated Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE) using carbon equivalents (CO2e) and other data using most appropriate units (e.g. tonnes, m2, m3 etc) for the material
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