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Carbon / GHG emission footprint Calculators
Environment Agency carbon planning tool
Type of Resource
Excel tool
Source
Environment Agency
What does it do?
Excel based tool that assesses the final carbon impact of materials, transport options and the final footprint of an overall project within the construction sector. The tool was published by the Environment Agency in July 2012 and has been updated periodically thereafter. This tool allows you to compare and assess material and transport choices in your construction project.
Why use it?
Use the tool to assess different design options and continually assess performance to minimise the carbon impact on your project.
Accessibility
Required to contact Carbonplanningtool@environment-agency.gov.uk to gain access to the tool.
Target Audience
Technical
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
Construction
How to access it
Rating
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol Calculation Tools
Type of Resource
Excel tool
Source
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
What does it do?
A selection of sector or country specific tools (approx. 30 tools) that will allow you to develop inventories of GHG emissions and support in the tracking toward climate goals. Many tools are accompanied by a PDF guidance document, which provides step-by-step guidance on the use of a tool and GHG Protocol to guide the user and support adherence to standards.
Why use it?
A range of tools and guidance to support you when measuring GHG emissions during your project.
Accessibility
Tools (generally Excel based) are free of charge and easily accessible from the web site.
Target Audience
Technical
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All