Whole life carbon guidance note. Definitions and considerations
Publication Year
2023
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides background to understand what carbon and whole life carbon mean, focusing on embodied carbon in buildings and re-use of buildings. Covers: definitions, scope of whole life carbon issues in buildings, net zero carbon design principles, policy change and further research.
Publisher Information
Department for Communities
The Department for Communities (DFC) is one of nine Northern Ireland departments, which has strategic responsibility for equality, anti-poverty, sports, arts and culture, languages, finding employment, historic environment, housing, regeneration, benefits and pensions, community and voluntary sector development, social legislation and child support. Previously known as Department for Social Development; Department of Employment and Learning; Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment; Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland; Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure; and the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister.
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