In September 2023, RICS launched the second edition of its Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment (WLCA) standard.
RICS has now updated the standard to be used globally and to cover all built assets and infrastructure projects throughout the built environment lifecycle.
In the UK, a Net Zero Carbon Building Standard is being developed incorporating the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment Professional Standard’s methodology to assess upfront, embodied, operational, user and whole-life carbon.
Background
The WLCA was first published in 2017 for the UK's built environment sector. In March 2023, RICS consulted on a second edition to cover all built assets and infrastructure throughout the built environment life cycle globally. Giving visibility to the carbon cost of different design choices, the standard aims to help professionals manage carbon budgets, reduce lifetime emissions and build a net-zero future for construction.
AREF welcomed RICS updating the WLCA and encouraged members to respond to the consultation.
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