Sustainability & Energy
Whole Life Carbon Assessment
Embodied and operational carbon over the life cycle.
At a glance
- Accepted by planning authorities UK-wide
- Fixed fee, quoted up front
- Fast, reliable turnaround
- One accountable point of contact
What it is
A Whole Life Carbon Assessment quantifies embodied and operational carbon across a building's life — an emerging planning requirement.
When you need it
Increasingly required for major development, especially referable schemes in London.
What you get
What's included
Embodied and operational carbon assessment
RICS-aligned methodology
Reduction options and reporting
Planning submission support
Not sure whether you need a Whole Life Carbon Assessment?
Send us your site postcode and a brief description of your proposed development, and we'll tell you whether a Whole Life Carbon Assessment is likely to be required and what level of assessment your site may need — usually within a day, at no cost.
How it works
From quote to consent
Share your site
Send the postcode, plans and any council correspondence — we confirm scope and fee up front.
We assess & value-engineer
Our specialists prepare your Whole Life Carbon Assessment, finding the most cost-effective route that still satisfies the regulator.
Consent-ready report
A clear report the authority will accept, with us on hand for any queries or conditions.
FAQs
Frequently asked
Where is WLCA required?
Notably for referable schemes in London, and increasingly elsewhere.
Can it reduce cost?
Carbon reduction often aligns with material efficiency and long-term savings.
Tell us about your site
Send us your location and plans for a fast, fixed-fee quote — and honest advice on exactly which reports you do and don't need.