Embodied carbon calculator

INTRODUCTION

We are very pleased to make available a spreadsheet for calculating the embodied carbon of façade systems.  This has been produced in collaboration with WSP, and we are very grateful for all of their support throughout this process.  Collaboration such as this is really important is a great example of how the industry is working together to try and tackle issues such as sustainability.  

INSTRUCTIONS

The tool can be downloaded by filling out the form below.

Detailed instructions can be found on the ‘Intro’ tab of the spreadsheet.  Further guidance is also included at various points within the spreadsheet.  Please read these instructions/tips carefully.

A User Guide containing more information, limitations and caveats is available to download here.

In response to frequent questions on using the tool, we are producing ‘How to’ guides – see below:

• How to convert a linear element to kg/m2 (for a custom material)

FEEDBACK

We are very keen to receive your feedback on this tool.  This is really important and will help us to improve the functionality and useability in further developments.

Please click here to provide your feedback.  

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DISCLAIMER

1. CWCT and its licensors reserve the right to vary the content of the tool from time-to-time in their absolute discretion.
2. The tool is provided for information purposes only and the data contained within the tool and any results produced by the tool do not constitute advice or recommendations.  You acknowledge that CWCT and its licensors do not accept any responsibility for your use of the tool.
   
3. Whilst reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that the data contained within the tool is accurate, neither CWCT nor its licensors make any representation, warranty or assurance regarding the accuracy, completeness or up-to-date nature of the data contained within the tool or as to the availability and/or uninterrupted use of the tool or that the tool will meet your requirements, be secure or error-free, be non-infringing or that defects in the data contained within the tool will be corrected.  CWCT does not offer advice and accordingly any information contained within the tool or obtained by you from your use of the tool should not be construed as advice or as being a recommendation by CWCT to act in a certain way.  It is a condition of our allowing you to access the tool that you accept that neither CWCT nor its licensors shall be liable for any action you take in reliance on the data contained therein.  
   
4. Whilst reasonable measures have been taken to ensure that the tool shall be virus free, no warranty is given that the tool is free from infection from viruses or anything else which has contaminating or destructive properties and neither CWCT nor its licensors shall have any liability in respect thereof.
   
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