Information Paper 5/11 Carbon footprinting and labelling of construction products
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Carbon footprinting in the context of construction products, outlining the life-cycle assessment principles that underpins it. Associated standards, codes, other schemes and resources are reviewed with the use of carbon footprinting and labelling in the construction industry, and 'whole building assessment'.
Author
Doran, D. and Anderson, J.
ISBN
9781848061903
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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