Reducing Carbon Emissions through Design, Construction & Operation - Key Principles, Practical Strategies & Benefits

Introduction

As the built environment moves towards achieving Net Zero, understanding whole life carbon assessment and low carbon design has become essential for construction and property professionals. With the introduction of the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard alongside the RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment methodology, the framework for measuring and reducing carbon emissions is evolving rapidly.

This comprehensive series will provide practical guidance on the latest standards, methodologies and best practice. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of how to reduce carbon throughout a project's lifecycle, the role of each member of the project team and how to deliver projects that meet emerging industry expectations, support ESG objectives and help future-proof assets against evolving regulatory and market demands.

Delegates will be better equipped to integrate carbon reduction into project delivery, improve resource efficiency and ensure their projects align with current professional standards and the UK's journey towards Net Zero by 2050.

What You Will Learn

This webinar series will cover the following:

Module 1 - Foundations of Low Carbon Design

This module introduces the key principles of low carbon design and provides an overview of the structure of whole life carbon assessment. It will explain how projects can be established from the outset to achieve meaningful carbon reductions across the built environment.

Module 2 - Carbon Assessment Methodologies & Measurement Tools

This module explains how carbon assessment works in practice, including an introduction to the RICS Assessment methodology and the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard and the tools commonly used to assess carbon emissions during construction and throughout a building's operational life.

Module 3 - Practical Strategies for Reducing Whole Life Carbon

This module explores practical approaches to reducing carbon emissions across each stage of the RICS assessment modules, from material sourcing, manufacturing and transport through to construction, operation, maintenance, end-of-life and future reuse.

Module 4 - Roles & Responsibilities in Delivering Low Carbon Projects

This module examines the role each member of the project team plays in delivering low carbon projects. It will consider how clients, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, fire consultants and other professionals can collaborate effectively to optimise carbon reduction throughout the project lifecycle.

Module 5 - Embedding Carbon Reduction Throughout the RIBA Plan of Work

This module outlines the key actions that should be taken at each RIBA Project Stage to maximise carbon reduction, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. It will cover the project lifecycle from inception and concept design through to construction, completion and occupation.

Module 6 - Certification, ESG Reporting & Demonstrating Carbon Performance

This module explains how to demonstrate and communicate carbon performance using recognised UK and international standards. It will cover key certification and reporting frameworks, including the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, TCFD, GRESB, BREEAM, LEED and CRREM and consider how these support wider ESG objectives.

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 25th February 2027

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