Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 11
11
Acknowledged
In our view, the RICS Professional Statement on whole-life carbon assessments is fit for use...
Recommendation
In our view, the RICS Professional Statement on whole-life carbon assessments is fit for use and already familiar to UK industry. We recommend that, as soon as possible following promulgation of the planned update of the Statement, the Government should seek to establish the RICS methodology as the UK industry standard for whole-life carbon assessments. (Paragraph 79) Building materials
Government Response Summary
The government recognizes the importance of a standardised method of calculation for assessing embodied carbon and commends industry for developing standards like BS EN 15978, PAS2080 and the RICS Professional Statement. The government will look at whether endorsement of specific standards, methodologies or tools for assessing whole life carbon is appropriate.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
As we have set out above, the Government agrees with the Committee that to consistently assess embodied carbon at a building-level, a standardised method of calculation is required, supported by a robust evidence base and underpinned by widely adopted product standards. The Government is committed to allowing industry to innovate and find the best solutions where they have the right expertise and experience to do so. In that spirit we commend the leadership shown by industry in developing and building confidence around the BS EN 15978 standard, PAS2080 and the RICS Professional Statement for assessing whole life carbon in the built environment. We also recognise calls from stakeholders that WLCA in the built environment will benefit from the creation of a level playing field. We will look at whether Government endorsement of specific standards, methodologies or tools for assessing whole life carbon is appropriate.