Category Archives: EN15978

What is the story with Module D?

Posted on May 6, 2025 by constructionlca

his article provides an overview of Module D provided in construction production EPD.  It describes the background to Module D, supplementary information in the EPD which aims to provide transparency on the environmental benefits resulting from reusable products, recycled materials and recovered energy leaving a product system, However, the paper identifies and explains a number of serious limitations with Module D and its use. These limitations highlight the importance of careful consideration when using Module D in environmental assessments and comparisons, and this paper provides guidance on the appropriate use of Module D. Continue reading →

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UK Government has required Whole Life Carbon assessments, which means embodied carbon assessments, for all new public works projects and programmes since December 2020

Posted on February 27, 2021 by constructionlca

In October 2020, the Government responded to the Committee on Climate Change’s 2020 Progress Report which had recommended to Government, in relation to embodied carbon in buildings, that the Government, “support the assessment and benchmarking of whole-life carbon in buildings.” … Continue reading →

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