Whole Life Carbon Assessment for Buildings
RICS-compliant WLCA reporting for GLA planning, procurement, and corporate disclosure.
What this is
All referable schemes in London must complete a Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Circular Economy report pre-planning, updated throughout the design. We have completed numerous assessments that have successfully cleared planning with minimal feedback. Our work follows RICS WLCA methodology and aligns with EN 15978.
Why WLCA matters
Planning approval
Our WLCAs have cleared GLA planning with minimal feedback across numerous referable schemes.
RICS-aligned methodology
Reports follow RICS WLCA 2nd edition and EN 15978, the standard expected by London boroughs.
Circular economy strategy
We prepare the Circular Economy Statement alongside the WLCA so both planning requirements are covered.
Stage-by-stage updates
The assessment evolves from pre-planning through to post-completion, giving an audit trail at every gateway.
Who this is for
London developers
- Teams delivering GLA-referable schemes
- Developers needing WLCA and Circular Economy reports
- Design teams updating assessments at each RIBA stage
Authorities and corporates
- Local authorities setting WLCA planning conditions
- Corporate occupiers needing carbon disclosure data
- ESG teams reporting whole-life building carbon
What you get
- RICS-compliant Whole Life Carbon Assessment
- GLA planning submission documentation
- Circular Economy statement
- Carbon reduction strategy and benchmarking
- Updated assessments at each design stage
Standards we work to
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