Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA)
Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions associated with a built asset throughout its entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction to demolition and beyond. At Arthian, our WLCA services align with international standards including ISO 14040/44, RICS guidance, and PAS 2080. We assess all lifecycle stages (A1–D), covering both embodied and operational carbon to help you identify carbon hotspots, evaluate design options, and set carbon budgets early in the process.
Our WLCA services include:
- Baseline carbon studies & benchmarking
- Carbon budgeting & Net Zero target setting
- Design-phase strategic advice
- Lifecycle scenario modelling & trade-off analysis
- Integrated carbon + cost assessments (CapEx/OpEx)
- Compliance reporting for planning, ESG, and certification.
By embedding WLCA into your project early, you benefit from cost-effective reductions and robust, data-driven decisions that align with both client goals and policy requirements.