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Introduction to embodied carbon

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Course Curriculum

Introduction to embodied carbon

  • CO2e
    02:33
  • Embodied carbon and whole life carbon
    03:47
  • Decarbonisation
    09:00
  • Measuring embodied carbon
    13:30

Faculty

By the end of this module you will be able to understand:

  • The significance of embodied carbon in construction and its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
  • The use of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) to compare the impact of different greenhouse gases
  • The differences between embodied carbon, operational carbon and whole life carbon
  • How embodied and operational carbon contribute to the total lifecycle emissions of a building
  • Strategies for reducing embodied carbon
  • The methodology and challenges of conducting whole life carbon assessments

About this module

This module explores the significance of embodied carbon in construction and its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. Participants will learn the distinction between embodied and operational carbon, strategies for reducing embodied carbon, and the challenges of conducting whole life carbon assessments.
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