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How to calculate embodied carbon. 3rd edition

Publication Year

2025

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides an introduction to calculating carbon and embodied carbon, aiming to respond to the current climate emergency and meet the net zero carbon targets by 2050. Establishes basic principles to measure, compare, track and reduce the impacts of embodied carbon in the construction industry.

Document History

1st edition 2020-2022. 2nd edition 2022-2025. 3rd edition 2025-. Version 1.0 published January 2025. Version 1.1 published March 2025 - amends values for timber i-joists in Table 2.5.

Author

Gibbons, O.P., Orr, J.J., and Arnold, W.

ISBN

9781906335748

Publisher Information

Institution of Structural Engineers

The Institution of Structural Engineers publishes authoritative books and technical reports that provide essential, accurate information for structural engineers.

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